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LIBRARY  OF  CONGRESS 


Compiled  under  the  direction  of 

HERBERT    FRIEDENWALD,  Ph.  D. 


WASHINGTON 

GOVERNMENT     PRINTING     OFFICE 
1901 


TABLE    OF   CONTENTS. 


Page. 

Introduction 5 

Calendar  of  Manuscripts  from  Washington 9 

Calendar  of  Manuscripts  to  Washington 103 

Index 185 


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INTRODUCTION. 


This  Calendar  of  Washington  Manuscripts  in  the  Library  of  Con 
gress  was  compiled  under  the  direction  and  supervision  of  Dr.  Her 
bert  Friedenwald,  when  chief  of  the  Manuscripts  Division.  It  is  in 
two  parts.  In  the  first  division  are  calendars  of  such  manuscripts  as 
were  written  by  Washington  or  under  his  authority.  In  the  second 
division  are  the  calendars  of  the  documents  received  by  him. 

Supplied  information  is  inclosed  within  brackets.  In  the  case  of 
manuscripts  that  have  been  published  reference  is  made  to  the  printed 
copy,  and  these  documents,  being  easily  available  for  reference,  have 
been  but  briefly  calendared.  For  the  same  reason  names  mentioned  in 
the  body  of  such  manuscripts  have  been  omitted  from  the  general 
index  of  names. 

The  abbreviations  A.  L.  and  A.  L.  S.,  A.  D.  and  A.  D.  S.  have  their 
usual  significance.  The  first  abbreviations  designate  autograph  letters 
and  autograph  letters  signed,  the  second  designate  autograph  docu 
ments  and  autograph  documents  signed.  In  the  case  of  letters  or 
documents  written  by  another  than  the  author  and  signed  by  the  latter 
the  abbreviations  L.  S.  and  D.  S.  are  employed. 

Notable  among  the  documents  calendared  are  the  Virginia  Articles 
of  Association  of  1770,  the  series  of  papers  relating  to  General  Sulli 
van's  Indian  expedition,  and  the  letters  relating  to  the  founding  of  the 
city  of  Washington.  Of  the  documents  to  Washington  the  most  sig 
nificant  are  those  dating  from  1778  to  1782,  illustrating  the  means 
employed  for  obtaining  information  respecting  the  movements  of  the 
enemy.  This  material  will  be  found  in  the  main  under  Z,  Culper, 
Mersereau,  Amicus  Reipublicae,  Littel  D,  and  Tallmadge. 

In  addition  to  the  documents  comprised  in  this  calendar  the  Library 
has  recently  acquired  the  letter  books  of  Robert  Morris  which  contain 
copies  of  73  letters  from  that  statesman  to  Washington,  68  of  which 
were  written  during  the  years  1781-1784.  The  Library  possesses  also 
the  large  Toner  collection  of  transcripts  of  Washington's  writings,  as 
well  as  the  transcripts  of  letters  and  documents  written  by  Washington 
during  the  Revolutionary  war,  collected  by  Peter  Force  and  obtained 
b}T  the  Library  of  Congress  in  1867. 

CHARLES  H.  LINCOLN, 
Assistant  in  Charge,  Manuscripts  Division. 

HERBERT  PUTNAM, 

Librarian  of  Congress. 

LIBRARY  OF  CONGRESS,  March,  1901. 


DOCUMENTS  FROM  WASHINGTON. 


DOCUMENTS  FROM  WASHINGTON, 


1755.  Washing-ton,  George.  Col.  and  aid-de-camp  to  Maj.  Gen.  Edward  Brad- 
Feb.  26-June  17.  dock.  Orderly  book  of  Maj.  Gen.  Edward  Braddock,  containing 
the  orders  issued  between  Feb.  26  and  June  17,  1755,  while  in 
command  of  the  expedition  against  the  French.  The  orders 
cover  the  period  from  the  departure  of  the  expedition  from 
Williamsburg  [Virginia]  to  the  illness  of  Washington  at  Little 
Meadows  [Pennsylvania] .  Three  notes  were  added  at  a  later  date: 
(a)  explaining  the  character  of  the  work,  (b)  the  omission  of 
orders  for  June  15  and  16,  and  (c)  giving  directions  to  copyist  for 
transcribing  the  work.  A.  D.  2  vols.  Q°.  pp.  109, 13. 

Printed:    Lowdermilk,  Hist,  of  Cumberland,  Washn.,  1878,  Appendix  pp. 
II-LIX. 

1755.        Washing-ton,    George.     Co?.,    1st   Virginia   regiment.     Fort  Cumberland 

July  IS.  [Maryland].    Letter  to  [Lt.]  Governor  [Robert]  Dinwiddie  [Wil- 

lamsburg?  Virginia].      Gives  an  account  of  the  battle  on   the 

Monongahela  on  the  9th  instant.     Contemporary  copy  attested: 

"Win.  Alexander.  Secy."     3pp.     F°. 

[1755.]      Washing-ton,  George.     Col.  and  commander    in   cJiief  of  Virginia  forces. 

[Aug.-Sept.?]  Fredericksburg,  Virginia.  List  of  officers  for  the  1st  Virginia 
regiment  [submitted  to  Lt.  Governor  Robert  Dinwiddie] .  For  Lt. 
Col.,  Adam  Stephen;  for  Major,  Andrew  Lewis;  sixteen  captains, 
seventeen  lieutenants,  sixteen  ensigns;  recommends  as  essential  a 
company  of  scouts  and  proposes  [Christopher]  Gist  for  com 
mander.  On  verso  is  written  "not  to  enlist  Felons",  "have  the 
arms  all  cleaned"  A.  D.  1  p.  F°. 
Names  are  given  in  index. 

1758.        Washing-ton,   George.      Col.  and  commander  in  chief  of  Virginia  forces. 
Sept.  14.  List  of  officers  killed,  wounded,  missing  and  returned  [011  Major 

James  Grant's  reconnoissance] .     Tabular  statement  by  regiments; 
names  of  regiments  and  number  of  officers  and  men  on  expedition. 
Endorsed:  "A  List  of  the  kill'd  &  Missing  in  the  Engagement  near 
Fort  Duquesne.  14th.  Septr.  1758"     A.  D.     2  pp.     F°. 
Printed:  The  Olden  Time  (Craig's)  2,283. 

1763.        Mississippi  Company,   [Virginia]  Articles  of   association.     Name  and 
June    3.  purpose  of  company;  agent  to  go  to  England  to  obtain  the  grant 

from  the  Crown  and  conditions  to  govern  same;  to  be  an  equal 
division  of  expense;  yearly  meetings  to  be  held;  members  to  be 
entitled  to  but  one  vote;  meetings  to  be  presided  over  by  a  presi 
dent;  regulations  governing  assessments;  qualifications  necessary 
for  a  treasurer;  powers  of  an  executive  committee  of  ten  denned; 

9 


10  CALENDAK    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1763.        Mississippi  Company — Continued. 

June     3.  rules  governing  sale  of  stock;  charter  members:    Francis  Light- 

foot  Lee,  John  Augustine  Washington,  Anthony  Stewart,  Richard 
Parker,  Robert  Woodrop,  William  Flood,  Robert  Brent,  William 
Beale,  jr.,  Henry  Fitzhugh,  Richard  Henry  Lee,  Thomas  Lud- 
well  Lee,  Adam  Stephen,  William  Lee,  Presley  Thornton,  William 
Booth,  Thomas  Bullitt,  William  Brockenbrough,  William  Fitz 
hugh,  George  Washington.  3  pp.  F°. 
Copy  in  Washington's  handwriting. 

1770.        Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles   of    association.     Williamsburg.      Entered 
June  22.  into  by  the  House  of  Burgesses  and  body  of  merchants;  to  pur 

chase  no  British  nor  European  goods;  to  publish  names  of  violators 
of  this  agreement;  encourage  frugality;  list  of  goods  agreed  not 
to  be  imported;  special  mention  of  slaves  and  wine;  no  sales  of 
British  goods  on  commission;  committee  of  trade;  prices  not  to 
be  advanced;  no  goods  to  be  imported.  164  printed  signatures. 
Endorsed  by  Washington:  "98"  Broadside.  1  p.  19}  x  14i 
inches. 

MS.  addition  in  Washington's  handwriting:  "The  Subscribers,  Inhabitants 
of  the  County  of  Fairfax  *  *  *  upon  his  Word  and  Honour  agree  and 
Promise  that  he  will  strictly  <fe  firmly  *  *  *  abide  by  every  article  and 
Resolution  therein  contained  *  *  *."  98signatures.  Names  given  in  index. 

1770.  Virginia,  [Colony]    Articles  of  association.    Williamsburg.     Five  copies 
June  22.  similar  to  preceding,  q.  v.     Endorsements  and  signatures,  which 

differ  in  each  document  as  follows: 

MS.  endorsed  by  Washington  "21 "  has  21  MS.  signatures. 
•  •41"    ••    41    •• 

"18"    "     19    " 

"  "26"    "     26    " 

"65"    "     65    " 

Broadsides.     1  p.     19^  x  14£  inches. 
Names  given  in  index. 

1771.  Washington,   George.      Member    Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.      Mount 
June    4.  Vernon.      Letter  to  Capt.  Neil  Jameison,    Norfolk    [Virginia]. 

Asks  that  sails  and  rigging  for  John  West  be  forwarded ;  Capt. 
[  ]  Olife  will  return  [to  Alexandria]  soon.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1773.        Virginia,    [Colony]   Council.      [Williamsburg.]      Proceedings    on    the 
Nov.     4.  memorial  of  Col.  George  Washington  in  behalf  of  his  brother 

officers  "entitled  to  lands  under  [Lt.]  Governor  [Robert]  Dinwid- 
die's  proclamation"  [Feb.  19,  1754]  and  giving  an  account  of  five 
recent  surveys  to  the  amount  of  72,299  acres;  list  of  beneficiaries 
and  amounts  given  each;  the  governor  advised  to  issue  his  war 
rants  for  the  individual  surveys  as  desired.  Signed:  "True  Copy 
Exd.  G.  Washington." 

Nov.    6.     (2)  Under  the  King's  proclamation  [Oct.,  1773]  claims  must  be  made  in 
person  to  be  recognized  as  valid.     2  pp.     F°. 
Entire  document  in  Washington's  handwriting. 

[1774.]      Virginia,  [Colony]  Fairfax  County.     [Fairfax  Court  House.]     Summary 
[July  18.]  of  resolves  13-17  and  19-24  passed  at  a  general  meeting  of  inhab 

itants  and  freeholders.     1  p.     F°. 

In  Washington's  handwriting.  Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington, 
2,  488.  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  2,  420. 


CALENDAE    OF    WASHINGTON   MANUSCRIPTS.  11 

1775.        Washing-ton,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Cambridge?] 

June-July.  "An    Acct.  of  the  Killed  &  Wounded  in  the  Ministerial  Army" 

in  the  battle  of  Bunker  Hill;  according  to  an  account  given  by 

John  Machin,  deserter  from  the  Welsh  Fusileers.    A.  D.     1  p.     Q°. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.      Lt.  col.   and  military  secretary  to   Washington.      "Head 
July  13.  Quarters  Cambridge"     Letter  to  the  commanding  officer  [Col. 

Samuel  Gerrish?]  at  Chelsea  [Massachusetts].  By  the  General's 
[Washington]  direction  orders  him  to  bring  off  all  cattle  and 
sheep  from  Shirley  Point  and  other  places;  owners  to  have  them 
again  on  application  or  can  dispose  of  them  to  the  commissaries. 
Signed  J.  Reed.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.      Lt.  col.  and  military   secretary   to   Washington.      "Head 
July  13.  Quarters"   [Cambridge].     Letter  to  [Major]  Gen.   [Israel]  Put 

nam  [Cambridge].  By  order  [of  Washington]  passage  to  Bos 
ton  is  to  be  given  the  woman  bearing  this  letter;  precautions  to 
be  taken  that  she  receive  no  papers  from  anyone;  her  name  is 
Greenwood;  encloses  her  petition.  Signed  J.  Reed.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Reed,   Joseph.     Lt.   col.    and  military   secretary   to    Washington.      "Head 
July  15.  Quarters"  [Cambridge].     Letter  to  [Brig.]  Gen.  [John]  Thomas, 

Roxbury.  Col.  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  has  applied  to  the  General 
[Washington]  for  a  house,  now  occupied  by  soldiers,  to  be  used 
by  some  person  for  a  tavern;  the  General  directs  that  the  mat 
ter  be  referred  to  [Thomas] ;  Trumbull  will  furnish  tents  for  the 
men  moved,  if  he  so  directs.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter  book. 

[1775].      Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.] 
July  [16?]  Letter  to  the  Committee  of  Supplies,  Watertown  [Massachusetts]. 

Two  horses  taken  from  the  enemy  are  sent  by  the  General's 
[Washington]  directions;  Capt.  [  ]  Brown  sent  one  to  his 
father,  contrary  to  orders;  practice  of  considering  captured  goods 
the  property  of  the  captor  is  to  be  discouraged;  the  other  horse 
is  in  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Israel]  Putnam's  service,  who  holds  himself 
accountable  to  the  public  for  same.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.] 
July  17.  Letter  to  the  Committee  of  Safety  [of  Massachusetts,  Watertown]. 

James  Bayard  and  Charles  Prew,  who  came  out  of  Boston,  are  sus 
pected  of  being  spies;  by  order  of  the  General  [Washington]  they 
are  sent  to  them,  to  be  treated  as  the  Committee  shall  see  fit. 
Signed  J.  R.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.] 
July  18.  Letterto  [Brig.]  Gen.  [John]  Thomas  [Roxbury].     The  General 

[Washington]  thinks  it  necessary  to  procure  as  many  whaleboats 
as  possible  immediately;  orders  a  horse  to  be  stationed  on  Sew- 
all's  Point  to  convey  intelligence;  enjoins  strictly  that  it  be  not 
used  for  any  other  purpose.  Signed  J.  Reed.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     Cambridge. 
July  18.  Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [Lebanon?  Connecti 

cut].     Personal  matters.     Unsigned.     Letter  book. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  31.    Ford,  Writings  of  Washing- 
•  ton,  3,  27  (footnote).    Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  2,  1686. 


12  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON   MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Washington,   George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.      "Cambridge 

July  18.  Camp"    Letter    to   Governor    [Nicholas]    Cooke    [Providence? 

Ehode  Island],  acknowledging  receipt  of  letter  through  [Maj.] 

Gen.    [Nathanael]    Greene;    thanks  him   for  his  good  wishes. 

Unsigned.     Letter  book. 

1775.        Gates,   Horatio.     Brig,  and  adj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     "Head  Quarters, 
July  21.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  James  Warren   [Watertown,  Massachu 

setts].  By  order  of  Gen.  Washington  informs  him  of  prisoners 
at  Cambridge;  wishes  to  know  the  most  convenient  place,  remote 
from  the  coast,  for  their  confinement.  "  Copyd  by  J.  P."  Letter 
book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.      "Cambridge 
July  23.  Camp"     Letter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts]. 

Has  received  an  application  from  the  captains  in  Col.  [Edmund] 
Phinney's  regiment;  they  claim  that  the  bounty  and  billeting 
money  promised  has  not  been  paid;  requests  that  the  matter  be 
laid  before  the  General  Court;  has  promised  the  men  they  will 
receive  the  legal  allowance.  Unsigned.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.      Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to   Washington.      "Camp 
July  25.  at  Cambridge"     Letter  to  [Brig.]  Gen.  [David]  Wooster  [Har 

lem?  New  York],  respecting  probable  movement  of  British  against 
New  York.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter  book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  2,  1754,  and  3,  292. 

1775.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.      "Camp  at 
July  26.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  Governor  Nicholas  Cooke  [Providence? 

Rhode  Island],  respecting  British  departure  from  Boston  and 
their  possible  intention  of  raiding  the  Rhode  Island  coast.     Signed 
G.  W.     Letter  book. 
Printed:  Coll.  R.  I.  Hist.Soc.,  6,  116. 

1775.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.      Cambridge. 
July  29.  Letter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts],  respecting 

the  manner  in  which  the  people  of  Boston  are  leaving  the  city. 
Signed  G.  W.     Letter  book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  2,  1754,  and  3,  292,  note. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .     "Camp  at  Cam- 
July  31.  bridge"     Letter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts], 
giving  reasons  for  refusing  the  application  made  by  the  Provin 
cial  Assembly  of  the  colony.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter  book. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  51.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  3,  44.     Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  2,  1764. 

1775.        Pennsylvania  (The)  Packet  or  the  General  Advertiser.     I'hiladel- 
[July31.]  phia.     Last  two  pages  of  No.   197,   Vol.   IV,  containing  list  of 

officers  of  the  British  army  killed  and  wounded  and  of  the  killed 
and  wounded  of  the  Revolutionary  army  at  the  battle  of  Charles- 
town  [Bunker  Hill].  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Return  of  the 
Killed  &  wounded  of  ye  Provincials — 17th.  June  1775  &c"  F'. 

[1775.]      Gates,   Horatio.     Brig,  and  adj.  gen.,   Continental  army.      [Cambridge?] 

[July?]  Table  of  rations  allowed  to  staff  officers  of  the  Army.     A.  D.  S. 

"By  the  Generals  Command,  Horatio  Gates,  Adjt.  Gen'l."  1  p.  F°. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  13 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Cambridge] 
Aug.     4.  Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [Lebanon?  Connecticut] , 

regarding  the  new  levies  from  Connecticut.  Unsigned.  Letter 
book. 

Extract  only.    Entire  letter  printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  46. 
Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  3,  37. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Aug.     5.  ters"  [Cambridge].      Letter  to  the  General  Court  [of  Massachu 

setts,  Watertown] .  The  bearer,  [Lt.]  Col.  [Loammi]  Baldwin, 
reports  the  detention  at  Maiden  of  the  barrackmaster's  wife  [Mrs. 
Hannah  Goldthwait] ;  danger  is  to  be  apprehended  of  allowing 
persons,  many  of  whom  are  known  to  be  disaffected,  to  roam  the 
country;  has  convened  a  court  of  inquiry,  but  the  business  accu 
mulates;  takes  field  officers  from  their  duty;  desires  the  General 
Court  to  take  steps  in  the  matter;  wishes  Baldwin  to  be  directed 
concerning  Mrs.  Goldthwait.  Unsigned.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Aug.     6.  ters   Cambridge"     Letter  to  "Col"   [James]    Warren    [Water- 

town,  Massachusetts].  Would  be  glad  to  procure  [  ]  Hitch- 
bourn's  release  as  requested  in  his  letter  of  yesterday,  if  there  is 
any  practicable  way  of  doing  it;  if  the  imprudent  letters  brought 
evil  consequences  on  those  gentlemen  alone,  would  think  they 
deserved  to  suffer  some  for  their  misconduct.  Signed  G.  W.  Let 
ter  book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Aug.     7.  ters"   [Cambridge].     Letter  to  Col.   [James]  Otis  [Watertown, 

Massachusetts],  respecting  absence  of  soldiers  from  the  Army. 
Unsigned.  Letter  book. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  72.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  3,  55.    Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  3,  314. 

1775.        Washington,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.      "Camp  at 

Aug.     8.  Cambridge"      Letter  to  the  New  York    Provincial    Assembly 

[Kingston?],  respecting  the  export  of  provisions  from  New  York 

and  a  possible  attack  upon  that  city  by  the  British.      Signed 

G.  W.     Letter  book. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  74.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  3,  56.    Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  3,  537. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Cambridge.] 
Aug.    9.  Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [Lebanon,  Connecticut], 

respecting  the  movements  of  the  British  and  the  consequent  action 
of  the  Connecticut  troops.     Unsigned.     Letter  book. 
Printed:  Mass.  Hist.  Soc.  Coll.,  5th  ser.,  10,  2. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.      Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to   Washington.      "Camp 
Aug.  9.  at  Cambridge"     Letter  to  the  Committee  [of  Safety?]  at  New 

London  [Connecticut].  Has  been  directed  by  His  Excellency 
[Washington]  to  acknowledge  their  letter  of  [Aug.  8.];  he  is  sur 
prised  that  after  the  notice  given  the  stock  was  not  removed  from 
[Fisher's?]  Island;  the  distress  in  Boston  before  this  raid  was  very 
great;  remedy  suggested  by  them  is  both  difficult  and  hazardous. 
Signed  J.  R.  Letter  book. 


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1775,        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "  Camp  at  Cam - 
Aug.  10.  bridge"     Letter  to  P[eter]  Y[an  Brugh]  Livingston,  New  York, 

respecting  commissions  for  officers  and  possible  movements  of  the 
British.  Signed  G.  W.  Letter  book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  3,533.    Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 
3,  75  (in  part). 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.      "Camp   at 
Aug.  11.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  the  General  Court    [of    Massachusetts, 

Watertown].  Refers  to  them  the  case  of  [Ichabod?]  Jones;  mili 
tary  matters  and  the  expedition  against  Nova  Scotia.  Unsigned. 
Letter  book. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  76.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  3,  58.    Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  3,  90. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.      Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to    Washington.      "Cam- 
Aug.  14.  bridge  Head  Quarters"     Letter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown, 

Massachusetts],  respecting  the  treatment  of  prisoners  of  war  and 
conditions  at  Cape  Ann.     Unsigned.     Letter  book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th.  ser.,  3,  328. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    "CampatCam- 
Aug.  14.  bridge"     Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [Lebanon? 

Connecticut],  respecting  ammunition  and  food  supplies  for  the 
Army.  Unsigned.  Letter  book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th.  ser.,  3,  137.     Ford,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  3,  80. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.] 
Aug.  15.  Letter  to  the  Committee  [of  Safety?]  of  Northampton  [Massachu 

setts],  respecting  treatment  of  Capt.  Knight  and  other  prisoners. 
Signed  J.  R.  Letter  book. 

Printed:  Reed,  Life  of  Reed,  1,  115  (in  part).    See  also  note  in  Ford,  Writ 
ings  of  Washington,  3,  79-80. 

1775.        Reed,   Joseph.      Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to   Washington.      "Head 
Aug.  15.  Quarters"  [Cambridge].     Letter  to  [the  General  Court  of  Mas 

sachusetts,  Watertown].  Bearer  of  this  is  accompanied  by  a 
chief  of  the  St.  Francis  Canadian  Indians;  he  returns  via  Ticon- 
deroga  to  tender  his  services  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philip]  Schuyler; 
thinks  it  best  that  the  Court  should  learn  from  him  personally 
the  sentiments  of  these  Indians  towards  the  colonies;  His  Excel 
lency  [Washington]  approved  his  waiting  upon  the  Court  and 
directed  that  this  account  of  what  has  passed  be  sent.  Signed 
J.  R.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "HeadQuar- 
Aug.  17.  ters  Cambridge"     Letter  to  the  President  of  the   Council    [of 

Massachusetts,  James  Otis,  Watertown].  Bearer  of  this  letter  is 
William  Minns;  commits  him,  as  a  suspicious  character,  to  the 
General  Court;  wishes  to  be  informed  of  the  action  taken  on  his 
case  as  property  belonging  to  him  is  in  the  hands  of  the  officer  at 
Roxbury.  Unsigned.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Cambridge.] 
Aug.  23.  Letter  to  [James]  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts].     Was 

informed  in  a  conference  with  the  General  Court  that  shirts, 
breeches,  etc.,  had  been  provided  by  the  Committee  on  Supplies; 
the  Army  being  in  a  measure  destitute  wishes  them  delivered  to 
the  Quartermaster-general.  Signed  G.  W.  Letter  book. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCEIPTS.  15 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "CampatCam- 
Aug.  23.  bridge".    Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [Lebanon? 

Connecticut],  respecting  supplies  for  the  Army.     Signed  G.  TV. 
Letter  book. 
Printed:  Mass.  Hist.  Soc.  Coll.,  5th  SIT.,  10, 3. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.      Li.   col.   and  military  secretary  to   Washington.      "Camp 
Aug.  24.  at    Cambridge"      Letter  to  the    [Pennsylvania]    Committee  of 

Safety,  Philadelphia.  Gen.  Washington  directs  that  Major 
[Christopher]  French  and  the  other  captives  [Ensign  John  Rot 
ten  and  Cadet  William  McDermott]  be  sent  to  Hartford  instead  of 
this  camp;  wishes  all  powder  that  can  be  spared  hurried  forward; 
the  last  supply  was  very  acceptable,  but  far  short  of  the  necessi 
ties;  the  intercepted  clothing  should  be  sent  forward  at  once  as 
the  Army  is  in  a  very  destitute  condition.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter 
book. 

1775.        Reed,   Joseph.      Li.  col.  and  military  secretary  to   Washington.      "Head 
Aug.  24.  Quarters  Cambridge"     Letter  to  [James]  Warren  [Watertown, 

Massachusetts].  By  direction  of  His  Excellency  [Washington] 
has  sent  three  prisoners;  James  Campbell  was  brought  along  on 
suspicion  of  designs  on  the  powder  under  escort;  he  claims  that 
his  papers  in  New  York  will  clear  him;  bad  character  of  the 
other  prisoners;  suggests  that  the  militia  relieve  the  guard  and 
escort  the  prisoners  to  Hartford;  Campbell  might  be  given  an 
opportunity  to  clear  himself.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter  book. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.] 

Aug.  25.  Letter  to  "Col."  [James]  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts]. 

Has  been  directed  by  the  General  [Washington]  to  inform  him 

of  his  need  of  £2, 000  in  specie  "for  a  particular  Service."     Signed 

J.  Reed.     Letter  book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Cambridge.] 
Aug.  29.  Letter  to  the  President  of  the  Council  of  Massachusetts  [James 

Otis,  Watertown].  The  Quartermaster-general  [Col.  Thomas 
Mifflin]  cannot  obtain  fire-wood,  oats  or  hay  for  the  army;  the 
scarcity  is  artificial  and  is  brought  about  by  a  desire  to  raise  the 
prices;  asks  that  the  Council  devise  a  remedy;  suggests  the  usual 
method  of  fixing  a  fair  price  by  law  and  seizing  the  articles 
desired;  if  this  action  is  taken  on  other  commodities  the  effect 
will  be  most  beneficial  also.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "CampatCam- 
Aug.  30.  bridge"     Letter  to  Peter  Van  Brugh  Livingston  [New  York], 

concerning  the  capture  of  the  ship  Charming  Sally  and  want  of 
ammunition.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th  ser.,  3,  462. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Camp  at 
Aug.  31.  Cambridge"      Letter  to  Messrs.  Clarke  &  Nightingale    [Provi 

dence,  Rhode  Island] .  Has  heard  they  have  imported  a  quan 
tity  of  powder;  sends  "  Capt.  [George]  Bayler "  [Baylor]  to 
purchase  same;  their  bills  drawn  on  him  will  be  honored  at  the 
shortest  notice.  Signed  G.  W.  Letter-book. 


16  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General  and  commander   in  chief.     "Camp  at 
Aug.  31.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  Governor  [Nicholas]  Cooke  [Providence? 

Rhode  Island] .  Has  information  of  Clarke  &  Nightingale  import 
ing  powder,  lead  and  500  stands  of  arms ;  has  sent  Capt.  [George] 
Baylor  to  purchase  same;  wishes  his  assistance  in  the  transaction 
and  help  in  transporting  arms  to  camp;  Baylor  can  give  him  the 
latest  news;  wishes  to  know  the  progress  made  with  the  hunting 
shirts.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Aug.  31.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  Col.  [Thomas]  Seymour,  Hartford,  Con 

necticut.  Is  directed  by  His  Excellency  [Washington]  to  inform 
him  that  orders  have  been  given  for  Major  [Christopher]  French 
and  other  prisoners  from  Philadelphia  to  remain  at  Hartford; 
their  paroles  to  be  taken  again  if  necessary;  their  presence  in  camp 
at  this  time  would  be  inconvenient.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General  and   commander   in  chief.     "Camp  at 
Aug.  31.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  Major  [Christopher]  French  [Hartford, 

Connecticut].  Has  received  his  letter  of  15th  instant  and  will 
forward  enclosures  to  Boston  as  requested;  his  coming  to  camp, 
as  ordered' by  the  "  Philad."  Committee  of  Safety  will  be  incon 
venient;  has  directed  his  destination  changed  to  Hartford;  has 
written  the  Committee  there  to  that  effect;  Governor  [Jonathan] 
Trumbull  is  empowered  to  make  any  alteration  of  [French's] 
residence,  he  may  see  tit.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Aug.  31.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  Capt.  T[homas?]  Wharton  [jr.,  on  road 

to  camp] .  The  presence  of  Major  [Christopher]  French  and  other 
prisoners  under  his  care  will  prove  inconvenient  at  camp;  by 
order  of  Gen.  Washington,  directs  him  to  return  with  them  to 
Hartford,  or  such  place  as  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  shall 
direct,  until  further  orders.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Washington.  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Camp  at  Cam- 
Sept.    2.  bridge"     Letter  to  [Brig.]  Gen.  [David]  Wooster  [Oyster  Pond? 
Long  Island]   concerning   making   detachments  from  the   main 
army  for  defense  of  various  points.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3, 107.    Sparks.    Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  3,  75.    Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  632. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  tc  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Sept.    3.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  Capt.  T[homas?].    Wharton   [jr.,  Cam 

bridge?]    concerning    Major    [Christopher]    French    and    other 
prisoners;  personal  matters.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  640. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Sept.    3.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  the  Committee  [of  Safety]  at  Hartford 

[Connecticut]  concerning  the  treatment  of  Major  [Christopher] 
French  and  other  prisoners.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  6:«i. 

1775.        Reed,   Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Sept.    3.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  Major  [Christopher]    French    [on  the 

road  to  Hartford]  concerning  his  exchange.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter- 
book. 

Prir'ed:   Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  3,  G39.     Extract  in  Ford,  Writings  of 
Washington,  3,  148  (note 'I . 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MAN[TS^«t£isl- '  17 


1775.        Washing-ton,     George.      General  and   commander    in  chief.      "Camp  at 

Sept.    4.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  the  President  [James  Otis]  and  Council 

of   Massachusetts    [Watertown]    respecting   Col.   [Paul   Dudley] 

Sergeant's  application  for  a  commission  in  the  Continental  army. 

Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  042. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  <•<>!.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Sept.    7.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  Nathan  Tracy,   Newbury  Port   [Massa 

chusetts]  respecting  vessels  [for  the  Canadian  expedition  under 
Arnold].     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amur.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  «>7. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to   Washiwfton.     "Camp  at 
Sept.    7.  Cambridge."       Letter   to    [Hon.]     Benjamin     Lincoln    [Rhode 

Island?]  respecting  the  purchase  of  arms  and  ammunition  at  Provi 
dence.  Signed  J.  R.  letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  lid". 

1775.        Washing-ton,    George.      General  and   commander   in    chief.     Cambridge. 
Sept.  10.  Letter  to  "Col."  [James]  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts]. 

Capt.  [George]  Bayler  [Baylor]  will  receive  the  specie  for  Col. 
[Benedict]  Arnold;  wishes  the  amount  made  up  by  Continental 
currency  to  £1000;  a  regular  warrant  will  be  sent  in  a  few  days. 
Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.      Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge. 

Sept.  19.  Letter  to  Major  [Christopher]   French,   Hartford   [Connecticut], 

respecting  his  treatment  as  a  prisoner.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 

Printed:   Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  744. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.    Lt. .  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.   "Camp  at  Cam- 
Sept.  20.  bridge."     Letter   to    Col.    [Benedict]    Arnold     [Fort    Western, 
Maine]  respecting  the  expedition  to  Canada  and  conditions  at 
Cambridge.     Signed  J.  Reed.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  7t>3. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.   and,  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Sept.  25.  Cambridge"       Letter  to  B[enjamin].    Franklin  [Philadelphia]. 

Congratulates  him  on  his  appointment  [on  Conference  Commit 
tee  at  Cambridge?] ;  Gen.  [Washington's]  letters  to  his  family  and 
friends  in  Virginia,  for  the  past  two  months  have  miscarried; 
the  failure  lies  between  Philadelphia  and  Alexandria;  requests 
that  steps  be  taken  to  ensure  delivery  in  future;  nothing  of  im 
portance  has  occurred ;  are  building  a  number  of  flat  bottom 
boats  to  be  ready  if  an  opportunity  presents  itself.  Signed  J. 
Reed.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Washing-ton,   George.      General    and    commander  in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Sept.  26.  Letter  to   Major  [Christopher]   French,    Hartford   [Connecticut] 

concerning  treatment  of  prisoners  and  his  request  to  wear  his 
sword.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 3, 148.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  3,  105.     Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  810. 

19108—01 '2 


18  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .     "HeadQuar- 

Sept.  26.  ters"    [Cambridge].     Letter   to    Brig.    Gen.    [Joseph]    Spencer 

[Roxbury,    Massachusetts]     concerning    petition     against     the 

appointment  of  [Ebenezer]  Huntington.     rnsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  IDS.     Kurd,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  3,  151.     Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Scr..  3,  Mil. 

1775.      Washington,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Cambridge.] 
Sept.  2i>.  Letter  to  Col.  [Thomas]  Seymour  [Hartford,  Connecticut]  respect 

ing  the  treatment  of  Major  [Christopher]  French  and  other  pris 
oners.     Unsigned.     Letter-bonk. 

Printed:    Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  810.     Ford,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  3,  150  (note).    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  107. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General  and   commander    in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Sept.  28  Letter   to   Col.    [James]    Warren     [Watertown,    Massachusetts] 

introducing  an  Oneida  chief  to  the  General  Court.     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  S42   (under  date  of  Sept. 29).     See 
also:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  15  (note). 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .     Address  to  the 
[Sept.]  Inhabitants  of  Canada.     Broadside.     French  and  English.      1  p. 

F°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  l'_'i>.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash- 
ton,  3,  92.     Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  734. 

1775.         Reed,    Joseph.     Lt.    col.    and   military   secretary   to    Washington.      [Cam- 
Oct.      2.  bridge.]     Letter  to  Simon  Peas,  Newport  [Rhode  Island]  respect 

ing  supplies  for  the  army.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  937. 

1775.         Reed,   Joseph.      Li.    col.    and   militant    secretary    to    Washington.      Cam- 
Get.      2.  bridge.     Letter  to  James  Warren   [Watertown,  Massachusetts] 
respecting  the  disposition  of  certain  vessels  captured  from  the 
enemy.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  937. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Oct.      4.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  the  Committee  of  Salem  and  Gloucester 

[Massachusetts]  respecting  the  disposition  of  certain  vessels  cap 
tured  from  the  enemy.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  94,s. 

1775.         Reed,  Joseph.      Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.      "Camp  at 

Oct.      4.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  Col.  [Benedict]   Arnold   [on  the  march 

toward  Quebec]   concerning  cooperation  with  Schuyler  in   the 

expedition,    the   attitude   of   the    Canadians  &c.     Signed  J.   R. 

Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  917. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  ehief.     "CampatCam- 
Oct.      4.  bridge."      Letter   to   Capt.    [Daniel]    Morgan    [on    the   road   to 

Quebec]  respecting  the  dispute  about  orders  and  his  rank  in  the 
army.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington.  3,  155.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  3,  11.     Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  940. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  19 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Li.  ml.  and  military  secretary  to    Washington.     "Camp  at 
Oct.      4.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  Col.  [John]  Glover  [Marblehead,  Massa 

chusetts]   respecting  the  disposition  of  certain  vessels  and  the 
equipment  of  others  for  service  against  the  enemy.     Signed  J.  R. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Ainer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  3,  94S. 

1775.        Washington,  George.      (General  and  commander  in  cJtief.     [Cambridge.] 
Oct.      5.  Letter  to  H  [unking]  Wentworth,  Portsmouth  [New  Hampshire] 

respecting  the  disposition  of  supplies  captured  from  the  enemy. 
Unsigned.      Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  965. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General  and  commander   in   chief.     Cambridge. 
Oct.      5.  Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull   [Lebanon,  Connecti 

cut]  respecting  the  situation  at  Boston  and  the  departure  of  a 
British  expedition  probably  directed  against  some  town  on  the 
coast.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  964.    Mass.  Hist.  Sue.  Coll.  5th.  Ser., 
10,  4. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Oct.      5.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  Commissary  [-general  Joseph]  Trumbull 

[Lebanon?  Connecticut]  respecting  the  expenses  of  the  Commis 
sary  Department  during  the  winter.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  965. 

1775.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     "CampatCam- 
Oct.      5.  bridge"     Letter  to  Isaac  Low,  New  York  respecting  the  situa 

tion  at  Boston  and  the  departure  of  a  British  expedition  proba 
bly  directed  against  some  town  on  the  coast.  Signed  G.  W. 
Letter-book, 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  964. 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General  and   commander   in   chief.     Cambridge. 
Oct.      5.  Letter    to    Governor    [Nicholas]     Cooke     [Providence?    Rhode 

Island]  respecting  the  situation  at  Boston,  departure  of  a  British 
expedition    and    methods   of   maintaining  the  American   army. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,964. 

1775.        Washington,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief .     "  Head  Quar- 
Oct.      6.  ters"    [Cambridge].     Letter  to  the  President  of  the  Council  of 

Massachusetts  Bay  [James  Otis,  Watertown]  concerning  scarcity 
of  wood  for  the  Army.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  966. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Oct.      7.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  Stephen  Moylan,  Salem  or  Marblehead 

[Massachusetts]  respecting  the  shipment  of  flour  from  Ports 
mouth,  N.  H.,  for  the  use  of  the  American  army.  Signed  J.  R. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  967. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  'military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Oct.      7.  Cambridge."     Letter    to    H  [unking]    Wentworth,    Portsmouth 

[New  Hampshire]   respecting  the  shipment  of  flour  from  Ports 
mouth  for  the  use  of  the  American  army.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  967. 


20  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.     Li.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge;. 
Oct.    11.  Letter  to  Col.  [John]  Glover  and  Stephen  Moylan,  Marblehead. 

or  Salem  [Massachusetts]  respecting  fitting  out  of  armed  vessels- 
Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1016. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Head  Quar- 
Oct.    12.  ters"  [Cambridge].     Letter  to  Capt.  [Nicholas]  Brought* >n  [Mar 

blehead,  Massachusetts]  respecting  the  enlistment  of  his  crew, 
"dtd  to  Capt.  [John]  Sollman."     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1016. 

Reed,    Joseph.     Lt.    col.    and   military  secretary   to    Washington.     "Head 
Quarters"  [Cambridge].     Letter  to  Col.  [John]  Glover  [Salem  or 
Marblehead,  Massachusetts]  respecting  the  distribution  of  pri/.e 
money  in  case  of  captures.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1037. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chiej '.     "Camp  at  Cain- 
Oct.    13.  bridge."     Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [Lebanon? 

Connecticut]  respecting  a  British  fleet  and  Arnold's  expedition. 
Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  3,  1055. 

1775.        "Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "CampatCam- 
Oct.    13.  bridge."     Letter  to  the  President  of  the  Provincial  Congress  at 

New  York  [Nathaniel  Woodhnll]  respecting  recent  news  from 
England  and  the  sailing  of  a  British  fleet  from  Boston  for  the 
northern  coast.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1293. 

[1775.]      Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Cambridge.] 
Oct.    13.  Letter  to  Governor  [Nicholas]  Cooke  [Providence,  Rhode  Island] 

respecting  the  capture  of  British  ordnance  stores,  sailing  of  a 
British  fleet  and  action  of  Congress.     Unsigned.     letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1055. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt. 'col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp" 
Oct.    13.  [Cambridge].     Letter  to  Committee    [of  Safety]   of  Plymouth 

[Massachusetts]  respecting  the  equipment  of  a  privateer.     Signed 
J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1057. 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General  and    commander    in   chief.     "Camp   at 
Oct.    15.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  William   Whipple    [Portsmouth,    New 

Hampshire]  respecting  the  disposition  of  a  cargo  of  flour  captured 
from  the  British.     Signed  G.  W.     letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  970. 

[1775.]      Reed,   Joseph.      Lt.   col.    and  military   secretary   to    Washington.      [Cain- 
Oct.    15.  bridge.]     Letter  to  Stephen  Moylan  [Portsmouth,  New  Hamp 

shire]  respecting  the  disposition  of  a  cargo  of  flour  captured  from 
the  British;  urges  haste.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  970. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Cambridge.] 
Oct.    16.  Letter  to  Col.  [John]  Glover  and  Stephen  Moylan,  Marblehead 

[Massachusetts]  respecting  the  mission  and  equipment  of  priva 
teers  commanded  by  [Nicholas]  Broughton  and  [John]  Sellimaii' 
[Selman].     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1075. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  21 

1775.        Jones,    Pearson.       Falmouth.    [Massachusetts,    now   Portland,    Maine.] 
'Oct.    It).  Deposition  concerning  the  destruction  of  Falmouth.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Her.,  3,  1316. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.] 
Oct.    17.  Letter  to  Capt.  Ephraim  Bowen  [jr.,  Plymouth,  Massachusetts] 

concerning  commanders  and  fitting  out  of  armed  vessels.    Signed 
J.  K.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1083. 

1775.        Heed,   Joseph.     Lt.   col.   and  military  secretary  to    Washington.      "Head 
Oct.    17.  Quarters."    [Cambridge]  Letter  to  Rev.  [Samuel]  West   [Plym 

outh,  Massachusetts] .  The  General  [Washington]  has  received 
his  letter  of  the  llth.  instant;  [  ]  Pierpont  was  mistaken  about 
the  horse;  it  was  simply  loaned  as  an  accommodation;  under 
stands  he  is  to  return  to  the  Army;  may  keep  the  horse  till  then. 
Signed  J.  R.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.      Lt.    col.   and  military   secretary  to    Washington.     "Head 
Oct.    17.  Quarters."     [Cambridge]     Letter  to  William  Watson,  Plymouth 

[Massachusetts]  respecting  the  fitting  out  of  privateers.     Letter- 
bunk. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1083. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.     Lt.    col.    and  military  secretary   to    Washington.     "Head 
Oct.    19.  Quarters."     [Cambridge]     Letter  to  Col.  [John]  Glover,  Marble- 

head    [Massachusetts]  respecting  the   fitting  out  of  privateers. 
Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1084. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.     Lt.    col.   and   military  secretary   to    Washington.     "Head- 
•Oct.    19.  Quarters"  [Cambridge].     Letter  to  Capt.  [Nicholas]  Broughton 

[Marblehead  ?  Massachusetts]  warning  him  against  falling  in  with 
certain  British  ships.     Unsigned.     Letter-book: 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1109. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.] 
Oct.    19.  Letter  to  Stephen Moylan  [Salem, Massachusetts].    Sends  money; 

no  news  from  Canada;  urges  the  hurrying  off  of  the  armed  vessels. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3.  1109. 

1775.    Washington,   George.      General  and    commander  in   chief.     [Cambridge.] 
Oct.    19.  Letter  to  Major  [Christopher]  French  [Hartford?  Connecticut]. 

Has  received  his  letter  of  —  instant;  Dr.  [Benjamin]  Franklin 
is  in  camp  and,  when  other  matters  will  permit,  will  consult  with 
him  on  the  question  of  wearing  swords;  the  Philadelphia  gentle 
men  state  that  the  subject  was  ignored  by  them;  can  not  continue 
this  correspondence  for  want  of  time,  but  will  take  pleasure  in 
making  his  "situation  as  comfortable  &  convenient  as  My  Duty 
will  Allow."  LTnsigned.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "  Head  Quarters 
Oct.    20.  Cambridge."     Orders  to  Major  Benjamin  Tupper   [in  camp?] 

directing  that  the   two  vessels  now  at  Martha's  Vineyard  and 
belonging  to  Holmes  &  Coffin,  be  seized.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3, 1125. 


22  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.         Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.    col.    and   military   secretary    to    Washington.      "Head 
Oct.    20.  Quarters.'1     [Cambridge]     Letter  to  Capt.  [Ephraim]  Bowen  jr., 

Plymouth     [Massachusetts].      His     Excellency     [Washington] 
approves  his  conduct;  instructions  regarding  the  fitting  out  of 
armed  vessels.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th,  Ser.,  3,  1125. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Oct.    20.  Cambridge."     Letter   to   the   Committee  [of   Safety]   of  Bristol 

[Massachusetts].  General  [Washington]  is  fitting  out  armed 
vessels  at  Plymouth  to  intercept  enemy's  supplies;  asks  that  CajK. 
[Ephraim]  Bowen  [jr.]  be  furnished  assistance.  Signed  J.  1\. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  112(5. 

1775.         Reed,   Joseph.     Lt.    col.    and    military   secretary  to   Washington.      "Head 
Oct.    20.  Quarters."      [Cambridge]      Letter  to  Committee   [of  Safety]   of 

Plymouth  [Massachusetts]  asking  by  direction  of  Gen.  Washing 
ton  for  powder  and  assistance  to  Capt.  [Ephraim]  Bowen  [jr.] 
for  the  armed  vessels  being  fitted  out.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-took* 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1126. 

1775.        Reed,   Joseph.     Lt.    col.    and   military  secretary   to   Washington.     "Head 
Oct.    20.  Quarters."     [Cambridge]      Letter   to   Col.    [John]    Glover   and 

Stephen  Moylan,  Salem  [Massachusetts]  respecting  a  surgeon 
for  the  armed  vessels;  flag  to  be  adopted  for  same;  desires  writ 
ing  paper.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1126. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General    and    commander    hi    chief.     "Camp   at 
Oct.    24.  Cambridge"     Letter  to  Nathaniel  Woodhull,  New  York  enclos 

ing  deposition  [concerning  the  burning  of  Falmouth].  Signed 
G.  W.  Letter-book-. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  131ti. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General  and    commander  in   chief.     "Cain])   at 
Oct.    24.  Cambridge."     Letter   to   Governor   N[icholas]     Cooke,    [Provi 

dence?]    Rhode    Island    enclosing   information   of    the    highest 
importance.     "A  Letter  in  the  same  words  was  written  to  Gov 
ernor  Trumbull  of  Connecticut"    Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1316. 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General    and    commander   in   chief.     "Camp   at 
Oct.    24.  Cambridge."     Letter   to   Committee  of    Falmouth,    Casco    Bay 

[now  Portland,  Maine]  concerning  their  request  for  powder  and 
troops.  Signed  G.  W.  Letter-book: 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  1S2.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  3,  130.     Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1167. 

[1775.]       Reed,    Joseph.     Lt.    col.    and    military   secretary    to    Washington.      [Cam- 
[Oct.  24?]  bridge.]     Letter    to    James    Otis    [Watertown,    Massachusetts]. 

After  considering  the  enclosed  paper  the  General  [Washington] 
directs  that  he  be  informed  that  the  prisoner  is  a  person  to  be 
disposed  of  by  the  General  Court  [of  Massachusetts],  having  been 
captured  by  militia.  Signed  J.  R.  Letter-book. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  23 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander    in    chief.     Cambridge. 
Oct.    25.  Letter  to  Major  [Christopher]  French,  Hartford    [Connecticut] 

giving  a  final  answer  to  his  application  to  be  allowed  to  wear  his 
sword.  Signed  G.  W.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  131.    Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th 
Ser.,  3,  1197. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.   col.    and,  military  secretary   to    Washington.     "'Head 
Oct.    25.  Quarters."     [Cambridge.]     Letter  to  Col.    [John]    Glover   and 

Stephen  Moylan,  Salem  or  Marblehead  [Massachusetts].     Instruc 
tions  for  armed  vessels;  commissiaries  to  settle  with  agents  etc. 
Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3,  1182. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Oct.    26.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  Major  [Benjamin]  Tupper.     The  General 

thanks  him  for  his  diligence  in  the  enterprise  [capturing  a  brig 
and  schooner  at  Martha's  Vineyard];  orders  him  to  take  the 
vessels  to  Plymouth.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3,  1198. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     "Camp  at 
Oct.    26.  Cambridge."     Letter    to  William   Watson,    Plymouth    [Massa 

chusetts]  respecting  vessels  captured  by  Major  [Benjamin]  Tup 
per.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3,  1198. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to   Washington.     Roxbury 
Oct.    26  [Massachusetts].     Letter  to  John  Schollay  [Scollay]  and  others, 

Selectmen  of  Boston.  By  direction  of  His  Excellency  [Wash 
ington]  acknowledges  receipt  of  their  letter  to  William  Phillips; 
Col.  [James]  Robinson's  [Robertson]  request  will  be  granted  if 
Master  [James]  Lovell  is  set  free.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3,  1147. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.] 
Oct.    29.  Letter  to  Capt.  [        ]  Coit  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts]  respecting 

armed  vessels,  distribution  of  prize  money  and  other  matters. 
Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer,  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3,  1250. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.   col.    and  military  secretary   to    Washington.     "Head 
Oct.    29.  Quarters."     [Cambridge]  Letter  to  Capt.  [Ephraim]  Bowen  [jr.] 

respecting    the    movements    and   fitting   out   of  armed   vessels. 
Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3,  1250. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "CampatCam- 
Oct.    29.  bridge."      Letter  to  Governor    Jonathan  Trumbull  [Lebanon, 

Connecticut].     Will  send  the  minutes  of  the  Conference  with  the 
Delegates  of  the  Continental  Congress;  Dr.  Cheney's  misconduct. 
Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1249. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .     "CampatCam- 

Oct.    29.  bridge"      Letter  to  Governor    [Nicholas]   Cooke    [Providence, 

Rhode  Island]  respecting  Capt.  [Abraham]  Whipple's  intended 

voyage,  vessels  sent  to  the  St.  Lawrence  river  and  the  case  of  the 

Bermudians.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  135.    Ford,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  3,  187  (note).     Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1250. 


24  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Heed,  Joseph.    Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.    [Cambridge.] 
Oct.    30.  Letter  to  Col.  [John]  Glover  and  [Stephen]   Moylan   [Salem  or 

Marblehead,  Massachusetts].  Capt.  [Daniel]  Adams  is  ordered 
to  march  immediately;  [Lt.]  Col.  [Williari]  Burbeck  is  preparing 
the  ammunition;  in  [Reed's]  absence  in  Philadelphia  they  will 
address  their  communications  to  [Edmund]  Randolph.  Signed 
J.  R.  Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amor.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  125»i. 

[1775]       Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .     "CampatCam- 
Oct.  [30.]  bridge."     Letter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts]. 

Major  [David]  Mason  reports  that  a  battery  could  be  erected  at 
Cape  Ann  "  to  the  great  Advantage  and  Security  of  the  Place;" 
lack  of  artillery  prevents  supplying  the  material;  suggests  that 
the  matter  be  laid  before  the  House  [of  Representatives  of  Massa 
chusetts].  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3.  1255. 

1775.        Randolph,   Edmund.      Aid  de  cam/i  to    Washington.      "  Headqrs.  Cam- 
Oct.    30.  bridge."     Letter  to  the  Committee  of  Arundel  [Massachusetts]. 

Sends  thanks  of  His  Excellency  [Washington]  for  returning  the 
names  of  six  persons  unnecessarily  absenting  themselves  from  the 
Army.     Signed  E.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1255. 

1775.        Randolph,    Edmund.     Aid   de   camp   to  Washington.     "Head  Quarters, 
Oct.    31.  Cambridge."     Letter  to  [Capt.]  P^phraim  Bowen,  jr.,  Plymouth 

[Massachusetts].     Gen.  Washington  approves  of  his  assiduity  in 
procuring  cannon;  Governor's  [Nicholas  Cooke  of  Rhode  Island?] 
order  should  be  returned  and  a  new  one  procured;  wishes  infor 
mation  when  anything  worthy  of  attention  occurs.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.  3,  1265. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "CampatCam- 
Nov.     2.  bridge"     Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [Lebanon, 

Connecticut].  Can  give  no  assistance  owing  to  the  lack  of  engi 
neers  in  the  Army;  encloses  copy  of  proceedings  of  the  conference 
with  the  Committee  of  Congress;  congratulates  him  on  the  recovery 
of  the  Commissary-general  [Joseph  Trumbull].  Signed  G.  W. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3, 13*.     Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser., 
3, 1335. 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "CampatCam- 
Nov.     2.  bridge."      Letter  to   Governor    [Nicholas]   Cooke   [Providence, 

Rhode  Island]  respecting  beef  and  pork  for  the  Army.  Signed 
G.  W.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3, 1335. 

1775.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  cJiief.     "CampatCam- 
Nov.     2.  bridge."     Letter  to  Joseph  Trumbull    [Lebanon,  Connecticut] 

respecting  financial  matters.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3, 1336. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  25 

1775.        Moylan,   Stephen.     Secretary   to  Washington.     "Head  Quarters"    [Cam- 
Nov.     2.  bridge].     Letter  to  William  Watson,  Plymouth  [Massachusetts]. 

Has  received  by  Major  [Benjamin]  Tupper  his  letter  of  the  30th 
ult. ;  as  [Watson]  thinks  Dartmouth  safer  than  Plymouth,  desires 
the  vessels  to  be  laid  up  there;  perishable  part  of  cargo  to  be  sold 
at  once;  vessels  and  rigging  to  be  appraised  and  cargoes  stored 
until  further  orders;  directs  suspension  of  fitting  out  more  vessels 
on  account  of  lateness  of  the  season;  is  impatient  for  his  orders  to 
march  the  company  for  the  ship  Washington;  is  to  order  forms  for 
the  guns  sent  that  cartridges  may  be  made;  wishes  to  know  the 
quantity  of  ammunition,  sorts,  etc.  Signed  S.  M.  Letter-book. 
Letter  is  crossed  out  and  at  the  beginning  and  end  is  written:  "(Xot  sent)" 

1775.        "Washington,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.      Cambridge. 
Nov.     2.  Letter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts]  respecting 

scarcity  of  wood  for  the  Army.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  133.5.    Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 
3, 195. 

1775.        Moylan,   Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.      Letter  to  a 
Nov.    4.  Committee  of  the  Council  of  Massachusetts:  James  Bowdoin,  Col. 

[James]  Otis,  William  Sever  and  Walter  Spooner  [Watertown]. 
[Joseph]  Reed's  private  affairs  called  him  to  Philadelphia;  is 
directed  by  His  Excellency  [Washington]  to  inform  them  that 
for  that  reason  a  copy  of  the  minutes  of  the  late  conference  [with 
a  Committee  from  Congress]  was  not  sent;  encloses  same.  "A 
Copy  of  the  above  was  sent  to  Matthew  Thornton  Esqr — President 
of  the  Convention  of  New  Hampshire — 4th.  Novr.  1775 — : '  Signed 
S.  M.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  the 
Nov.     4.  Committee  of  Safety   of  Dedham    [Massachusetts]    concerning 

David  Parker's  release  from  custody.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1352. 

1775.        Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary  to   Washington.       "Camp."     [Cambridge] 
Nov.    4.  Letter  to  David  Parker  [Dedham,  Massachusetts].     By  His  Ex 

cellency's  [Washington]  command  has  informed  the  Committee 
of  Dedham  that  there  is  no  objection  to  his  release.     Signed  S.  M. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1352. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     "Head  Quarters."    [Carn- 
Nov.     4.  bridge]     Letter  to  Samuel  Goodwin  [Pownal borough,  Vermont] 

respecting  a  route  into  Canada.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1353. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Capt. 
Nov.     5.  [William]   Bartlett   [Beverly,  Massachusetts].      Directions  con 

cerning  the  disposition  of  his  capture.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3, 136H. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     "Head  Quarters."    [Cam- 
Nov.     6.  bridge]     Letter  to  William  Watson  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts] 

concerning  Major  [Benjamin]  Tupper's  captured  vessels;  instruc 
tions  and    hopes   respecting  the  armed  vessels.      Signed  S.  M. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1377. 


26  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     "Head  Quartern."    [Cam- 
Nov.     6.  bridge]     Letter  to  William  Watson   [Plymouth,  Massachusetts] 

respecting  captured  vessels  and  fitting  out  privateers.     Signed 
S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Anier.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3.  1377. 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General  and   commander    In  chief.     Cambridge. 
Nov.     6.  Letter  to  Enoch  Moody,   Falmouth   [now  Portland,  Maine],  re 

gretting  that  he  cannot  grant  the  assistance  requested.     Signed 
G.  W.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3, 1377.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington, 
3, 144.     Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  3.  199  (note). 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General  and  commander    in   chief.     Cambridge. 

Nov.     6.  Letter  to  Col.  Edmund  Phinney,  Falmouth  [Massachusetts,  now 

Portland,  Maine]   ordering   him  to  raise  troops  to  prevent  the 

landing  of  a  force  from  the  Cerberus.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1377. 

1775.        Washington,   George.     General    and   commander    in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Nov.     6.  Letter  of  instructions  to  Col.  Edmund  Phinney  [Falmouth,  now 

Portland,  Maine]  ordering  him  to  raise  troops  to  prevent  a  land 
ing  of  the  British.     Contemporary  copy  by  Edmund  Randolph 
and  signed  by  him  Go.  Washington.     1  p.     Q°. 
Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3, 1377. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  John 
Nov.     8.  Brown,  Providence  [Rhode  Island]  respecting  powder  and  can 

non.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1406. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Nov.     8.  Ham  Watson,  Plymouth  [Massachusetts]   respecting  sale  of  prize 

cargoes  and  movements  of  armed  vessels.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1406. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Capt, 
Nov.     8.  Ephraim    Bo  wen    [jr.],    Plymouth    [Massachusetts]    respecting 

prizes  brought  in  by  Capt.  [        ]  Coit,  Capt,  [Lion]  Martindale's 
crew  and  other  matters.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1406. 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General   and   commander   in   chief.     Cambridge. 
Nov.     9.  Letter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown],  Massachusetts  concerning 

measures  to  prevent  the  spread  of  smallpox;  James  South wicke's 
case.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1510. 

1775.        Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary    to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter    to 
Nov.     9.  [Capt,]  Jonathan  Glover,  Marblehead  [Massachusetts]  respecting 

the  disposition  of  cargoes  and  crews  of  captured  vessels.      Li-Ucr- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  3,  1420. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  ci>l.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Nov.     9.  bridge.     Letter  to  Capt.  Jonathan  Glover,  Marblehead   [Massa 

chusetts]  respecting  the  proposed  capture  of  British  transports. 
"Same  to  William  Bartlett,  Beverly,     sameto  Joshua  Went  worth, 
Portsmouth.     Win.  Watson,  plymouth."      Leli 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  Ith.  Ser.,  ;!.  1120. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  27 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Nov.  10.  of  contents  of  a  letter  sent  William  Bartlett  [Beverly] .     Ordered 

him  to  detain  goods  etc.  in  the  NortJt  Briton;  also  sloop  with  fish 
etc.  sent  in  by  [Capt.  Nicholas]  Broughton;  His  Excellency 
[Washington]  could  not  be  troubled  with  disputes  concerning  the 
NortJt  Briton;  requests  the  papers  found  on  board  the  schooner 
from  Ireland  sent  to  camp.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

1775.        Moylan,     Stephen.      Secretary    to     Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter   to 
Nov.  10.  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts]  respecting  the  dispo 

sition  of  certain  vessels  captured  from  the  British.     Jitter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1428. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  the 
Nov.  10.  Chairman    [Mark  Wentworth]   of  Committee  of  New  bury  Port 

[Massachusetts,]   respecting  the  maintenance  of  friendships  with 
the  Penobscot  Indians.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1429. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Capt. 
Nov.  11.  Jonathan  Glover,  Marblehead,   [Massachusetts,]  respecting  the 

seizure  of  an  American  vessel  by  Capt.   [John]  Manley.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1537. 

1775.        Moylan,   Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Letter  to  William  Bartlett, 
Nov.  11.  Beverly,  [Massachusetts,]  advising  the  avoidance  of  all  disputes 

with  colonial  authorities  over  the  disposition  of  captured  vessels. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1537. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Nov.  12.  bridge.     Letter  to  Col.   Loammi   Baldwin,   Chelsea,   [Massachu 

setts,]  giving  directions  to  be  followed  in  seizing  cattle  for  the 
Army.  Signed  R.  H.  H.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1539. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      (General  and  commander    in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Nov.  12.  Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull,  [Lebanon,]  Connecti 

cut,  and  Governor  [Nicholas]  Cooke,  [Providence,]  Rhode  Island, 
respecting  the  steps  to  be  taken  by  the  colonies  in  opposition  to 
the  tyrannical  action  of  Great  Britain.  Unsigned.  Letter-bonk. 

Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1538. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Nov.  16.  liam  Watson,  Plymouth,  [Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  exami 

nation  of  Charles  and  Jonathan  Coffin  and  Sibelino  White. 
Signed  S.  M.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  15t>8. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
No  v.  16.  bridge.     Letter  to  Chairman  of  Committee  of  Safety  of  North 
ampton,    [Massachusetts,]    respecting   the   treatment   of   certain 
British  naval  officers  held  as  prisoners.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1569. 

1775.        Washing-ton,    George.     General   and  commander   in   chief.     Cambridge. 
Nov.  16.  Letter  to  the  President  of  the  New  York  Provincial  Assembly 

[Nathaniel  Woodhull,  New  York,]  respecting  military  stores  for 
the  Army.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  15(i«. 


28  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Washing-ton,     George.      General  and  commander  In    chief.     Cambridge. 
Nov.  17.  Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  [Roxbury,  Massachusetts]. 

Anticipates  a  sally  from  Boston;  suggests  the  construction  of  bat 
teries  and  the  surprise  of  Castle  AVilliam.  Signed  G.  W.  Letter- 
book'. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  -1th.  Ser.,  3, 1593.    Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 
3,  £22.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  Ifil. 

1775.        Moylan,    Stephen.     Secretary    to     Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter     to 
Nov.  17.  William    Watson,    Plymouth,    [Massachusetts,]   respecting    the 

equipment  and  sailing  of  Capt.  [         ]  Coit's  privateer.     Signed 
S.  M.     Letter-book: 
Printed:  Force,  Amer. Arch. 4th. Ser., 3, 1594. 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General  and  commander  in   chief.     Cambridge. 
Nov.  IS.  Letter    to    Governor    [Nicholas]    Cooke,     [Providence,    Rhode 

Island,]  respecting  the  disposition  and  payment  of  the  Rhode 
Island  colonial  troops;   congratulations  on  his  election  as  Gov 
ernor.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  ItiOl. 

1775.        Moylan,    Stephen.     Secretary     to     Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter     to 
Nov.  18.  William  Watson,  Plymouth,  [Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  dis 

position  of  a  cargo  captured  by  an  armed  vessel.  Signed  S.  M. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3, 1604. 

1775.        Washington,   George.     General  and   commander   in    chief.     Cambridge. 
Nov.  24.  Letter  to  the  Committee  of  the  Council    [of   Massachusetts], 

Watertown,  respecting   Capt.  Aaron   YVillard's   mission   to    Nova 
Scotia.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser. ,3,  Kitio. 

1775.        Moylan,    Stephen.     Secretary    to     Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter     to 
Nov.  24.  Samuel    Freeman,     Falmouth,     [Massachusetts    now    Portland, 

Maine,]  respecting  the  defence  of  Falmouth.  Signed  S.  M. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser., 3,  1<><><>. 

1775.         Moylan,     Stephen.     Secretary    to     W<ishington.     Cambridge.     Letter     to 
Nov.  27.  [John   Brown,  Providence,  Rhode   Island,]  respecting   the   pur 

chase  of  powder  and  the  withdrawal  of  troops  from  Rhode  Island. 
Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  KiSK. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Nov.  27.  of  a  letter  to  the  Committee  of  Safety  of  Stonington,  [Connecti 

cut,]  inquiring  into  the  case  of  the  sloop  Warren,  Capt.  [  ] 
Denny,  taken  by  [Capt.  Nicholas]  Broughton  and  [Capt.  John] 
Sillman  [Selman]  in  the  Gut  of  Canso  [Nova  Scotia].  Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Nov.  27.  of  a  letter  to  Jonathan  Glover   [Marblehead,  Massachusetts]. 

Glover,  [Capt.  John]  Manley  and  the  owner  of  the  sloop  retaken 
from  the  enemy,  and  of  which  [  ]  McGlethry  was  captain, 
are  to  settle  salvage  so  that  the  General  [Washington]  will  have 
no  bother  about  it.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  29 

1775.  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.  Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington. 
Nov.  28.  Cambridge.  Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward,  [Roxbury, 

Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  reenlistment  of  Connecticut  troops. 
Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Scr.,  3,  1703. 

1775.  Washington,  George.  General  and  commander  in  chief.  Cambridge. 
Nov.  29.  Letter  to  the  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives  of  Massa 

chusetts,     [James    Warren,    Watertown,]    respecting    leaves    of 
absence  from  the  Army  and  decision  of  Massachusetts  regarding 
monthly  payment  of  troops.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3.  1711. 

1775.  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.  Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington* 
[Nov.  oH).]  [Cambridge.]  Invoice  of-  stores  on  British  ship  Nancy,  captured 

by  Capt.  [John]  Mauley;  "Compared  and  Examined  by  the  origl. 
Invoice  sent  to  Boston  to  Gen'l.  Ward  the  23  June  1776.  to  have 
the  stores  valued  &  found  to  be  a  true  copy.  Robt.  H.  Harrison." 
[Goods  were  appraised  by  Henry  Bromfield  esq.  and  Win.  Davis 
to  £20,530  18s.  2d.]  D.  S.  7pp.  F°. 

Kudosed  in  a  letter  of  Nov.  30.  Washington  to  Congress  read  Dec.  11,  1775. 
Printed  with  accompanying  letter:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3,  17:21. 

See  also:  Xancy,  Invoice  of  stores  on    1775,  July  2t>. 

1775.  Washington,  George.  General  and  commander  in  chief.  Cambridge. 
Nov.  30.  Letter  to  John  Hancock  [Philadelphia,]  respecting  prizes  taken 

by  Captains  [John]  Manley  and  [Daniel]  Adams.  Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3,  1721. 

1775.  Moylan,  Stephen.  Secretary  to  Washington.  Cambridge.  Letter  to  Col. 
Dec.  1.  Joshua  Went  worth  [Portsmouth,]  respecting  disposition  of  prizes 

taken  from  the  British  by  American  armed  vessels.  Signed  S.  M. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  152. 

1775.  Moylan,  Stephen.  Secretary  to  Washington.  Cambridge.  Letter  to 
Dec.  1.  William  Watson,  Plymouth,  [Massachusetts,]  respecting  the 

mutinuous  spirit  of  sailors,  fitting  out  of  armed  vessels  and  [Capt. 
Lion]  Martindale's  affairs.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  152. 

1775.        Moylan,    Stephen..     Secretary   to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter   to- 
Dee.     2.  William  Bartlett,  Beverly,  [Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  seizure 
of  the  sloop  Phebe  by  Capt.  [Nicholas]  Broughton.     Signed  S.  M. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  158. 

1775.        Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary   to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter  to- 
Dee.     2.  William  Bartlett  and  Capt.  John  Glover  [Beverly,  Massachu 
setts,]   respecting   the  case   of   Capt.    [         ]   Hunter  and  crew. 
Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  4,  15S. 

1775.  Washington,  George.  General  and  commander  in  chief.  Cambridge. 
Dec.  4.  Letter  to  Col.  Alexander  McDougall  [New  York,]  urging  him  to* 

forward  cannon  for  the  army.     Unsigned.     Letter-book* 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  178. 


30  CALENDAR   OF    WASHINGTON   MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.    Cambridge.    Letter  to  J< ma- 
Dec.     4.  than    Glover   and   William   Bartlett    [Beverly,   Massachusetts,] 
respecting  the  capture  of  British  merchant  vessels.     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Her.,  4,  179. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.      4.  bridge.     Letter   to  William   Palfrey   [Portsmouth,  New  Hamp 
shire,]  respecting  the  disposal  of  ships  and  cargoes  taken  from 
the  British.     Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  178. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  io  Washington.     Cam- 
Dei'.     4.  bridge.     Letter  to  William   Bartlett,   Beverly,  [Massachusetts,] 
respecting  the  vessel  captured  by  Capt.  [Nicholas]  Broughton  off 
Cape  Ann.     Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  178. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     "Head  Quarters"    [Cam- 
Dec.     5.  bridge.]     Letter  to  Capt.  Peleg  Wadsworth  [Roxbury  ?  Massa 
chusetts,]   respecting  the  fortifications  necessary  for  the  defense 
of  Cape  Ann.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  198 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Dec.     5.  Ham    Watson,    Plymouth    [Massachusetts].      Information    and 

instructions   to   be  given   to  the   privateers  now  at   Plymouth. 
Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  191. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.    Cambridge.     Letter  to  Coin- 
Dec.     5.  mittee  of  Safety,  Salem,   [Massachusetts,]   respecting   the   brig 
Kingston  1'acket,  Samuel  Ingersoll,  master,  taken  at   Barington, 
Nova  Scotia.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  193. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Dec.     6.  liam  Bartlett  [Beverly,  Massachusetts].    Sends  £2000  for  expenses 

attending  military  stores;  orders  him  to  pay  all  old  charges  and 
keep  vouchers.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  200. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Tim- 
Dec.     6.  othy  Pickering  jr.,  Salem,  [Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  defence 
of  the  town  of  Salem.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  200. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  John 

Der.     8.  Pickering,   Salem,    [Massachusetts,]   respecting  the  capture  and 

disposal  of  the  prize  [Kingston  Packet].     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-bonk. 

See:  Moylan,  Stephen.    Letter  to  Committee  of  Safety  of  Salem  1775,  ]>ec.  5. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  221. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Col. 
Dec.     8.  [John]  Glover  [Marblehead,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  dis 

position   of   certain   vessels   captured    by   American    privateers. 
Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  221. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  31 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  ramp  to,  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.     8.  bridge.     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [John]  Thomas  [Roxbury?  Massa 
chusetts,]   respecting  the   recommendation  of  Capt.    [Simeon?] 
Hazleton.     Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  4.  221. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Dec.    10.  liam  Bartlett,  Beverly,  [Massachusetts,]   respecting  prizes  taken. 

Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  230.     Extract,   Ford,  Writings  of 
Washington,  3,  271  (note). 

1775.        Moylan,   Stephen.     Secretary   in    Washington.      [Cambridge.]     Letter  to 
Dec.    10.  William   Bartlett    [Beverly,    Massachusetts,]    respecting   prizes; 

Capt.   [Daniel]  Adams  is  to  cruise  while  his  new  sails  are  being 
made.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  4,  231. 

1775.        Wasning-ton,    George.      General  and   commander   in   chief.     Cambridge. 
Dec.    10.  Letter  to  James  Otis  [Watertown,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  a 

letter  from  Thomas  Crafts  [jr.]  and  the  prevalence  of  smallpox 
in  Boston.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4.  1229. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.    11.  bridge.     Letter  to  Thomas  Crafts  jr..  Maiden  [Massachusetts]. 
His  Excellency  [Washington]  wishes  him  to  accept  the  vacant- 
Majority  in  the  regiment  of  artillery.      Unsigned.     L.  tter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  23ti. 

1775.        Washing-ton,    George.      General   and  commander  in    chief.     Cambridge. 
Dec.    1 1 .  Letter  to  the  Committee   [of  Safety]   of  Simsbury   [Symsbury , 

Connecticut,]  respecting  prisoners.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  235. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec-.    11.  bridge.     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  [Roxbury,  Massa 
chusetts,]  respecting  prisoners.     Signed  R.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  4.  236. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.    12.  bridge.     Memorandum   of  a  letter  sent    Dr.     [John]    Wheeler 
[Wheelock,  Hanover?  Pennsylvania,]  respecting  Major  [Robert] 
Rogers.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  4.  249. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de.  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.   12.  bridge.     Letter  to  Rev.  Dr.  Ezra  Stiles,  Newport,  [Rhode  Island,] 
acknowledging  receipt  of  the  "  History  of  America."     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  249. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.    13.  bridge.     Letter  to  Col.  [Loammi]  Baldwin,  Chelsea,  [Massachu 
setts,]  respecting  danger  to  army  from  smallpox  by  persons  com 
ing  out  of  Boston.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  2.TO. 


32  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Dec.    13.  liam  Watson  [Plymouth,   Massachusetts].      Capt.    [John]  Man- 

ley's    activity;    Capt.    [Lion]    Martindale    has    been    captured. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  255. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  C<>1. 
Dec.   14.  Joshua  Wentworth  [Portsmouth,  New  Hampshire,]    respecting 

d'sposal  of  cargo  of  sloop  Rainbow,  the  two  vessels  in  Winter  Har 
bor  and  other  matters.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  265. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.    15.  bridge.     Memorandum  of  a  letter  to  William  Bartlett,  Beverly, 
[Massachusetts,]    respecting    cannon    and    powder.     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  2M. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  AVil- 
Dec.  15.  liam  Bartlett,   Beverly,   [Massachusetts,]   concerning   disposition 

of  cargoes  of  prizes.     Unsigned.     Letter-boot:. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  284. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Dec.  15.  liam  Bartlett  [Beverly,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  stealing  from 

cargoes  of  prizes.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  285. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.  16.  bridge.     Letter  to  Ruth  Tiley  [Tilley],  New  Haven,   [Connecti 
cut,]  respecting  the  exchange  of  [Ensign  Edward?]  Tiley  [Tilley]. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  291  ins  to  Mrs.  Ruth  Tilly). 

1775.        Washington,  George.     General    and   commander    in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Dec.   17.  Letter  to  Governor  [Nicholas]  Cooke  [Providence,  Rhode  Island,] 

respecting  removal  of  cattle  from   Block  Island  and  intelligence 
from  Boston.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  29S.  Ford,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  3,  284  (note). 

1775.         Washing-ton,  George.      General  and  commander  iti  chief.      [Cambridge.] 
Dec.   17.  Information  out  of  Boston:   "Chelsea.     Dec.  16,  1775."     Mortar 

planted  on  Bunker  Hill,  scarcity  of  provisions  in  town  and  sailing 
of  troops  for  Halifax.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Enclosed  in  Washington,  George  Letter  to  Nicholas  Cooke  1775,  Dec.  17. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  291  (as  enclosure  in  letter  to  John 
Hancock,  President,  Continental  Congress). 

1775.        Washington,    George.     General  and   commander  in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Dec.   17.  Letter  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [Lebanon,  Connecti 

cut,]   respecting  movements  of  the  British.     Unsigned.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  298. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General   and  commander  in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Dec.   17.  Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  [Roxbury,  Massachusetts,] 

respecting  applications  for  liberty  to  go  to  the  lines.     Unsigned. 
Letter-book: 

Printed:   Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  SIT..  4.  2!>:;. 


33 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secret/ inj  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Jon- 
Dec.   19.  athan  Glover,  Marblehead  [Massachusetts].      Order   to   deliver 
up  to  owners  vessels  sent  in  by  [Capt,  Nicholas]  Broughton  and 
[Capt.  John]  Sillman  [Selman].     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  357. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  find  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.   20.  bridge.     Letter  to  Col.  [Loammi]  Baldwin,  Chelsea,  [Massachu 
setts,]  respecting  [         ]   Wiber's  application  to  bring  his  family 
and  others  out  of  Boston.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  366. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  toWashington.     Cam- 
Dec.   21.  bridge.     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [Joseph]  Spencer,  Roxbury,  [Mas 
sachusetts,]  respecting  [William]  Peck's  appointment  as  Adjutant 
of  Col.    [Jedediah]   Huntington's  regiment.     Unsigned.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  376. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.    -1.  bridge.     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward,  Roxbury,  [Massa 
chusetts,]  respecting  [Lt.  Henry]  Champion's  letter  and  prisoners 
to  be  sent  to  Simsbury  [Symsbury].     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser..  4,  376. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  toWashington.     Cam- 
Dec.    28.  bridge.     Letter  to  Col.  [Thomas]  Church,  [Prospect  Hill?]  grant 
ing  permission   to    include    Dr.    [Ebenezer]    Richmond   in   his 
abstract,  as  surgeon  from  Sept.  21.     Unsigned.      Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  44*. 

1775.        Washington,    George.      General   and   commander   in   chief.     Cambridge. 

Dec.   23.  Letter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts,]  respecting 

the  scarcity  of  blankets  for  the  army.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  448.     Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 
3,  293  (note). 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  toWashington.     Cam- 
Dec.    25.  bridge.     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  [Roxbury,  Massa 
chusetts,]  directing  that  the  hay  on  the  marsh  be  removed  or  it 
will  be  burned.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  458. 

1 775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Dec.   25.  liam  Bartlett,  Beverly  [Massachusetts,].     Relates  to  need  of  corn 

and  oats  at  camp;  privateers.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  458. 

1775.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Dec.   2H.  bridge.     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [John]  Thomas  [Roxbury,  Massa 
chusetts,]  respecting  the  appointment  of  the  two  persons  recom 
mended  for  the  Army.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  466. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Dec,-.   26.  of  a  letter  to  Jonathan  Glover  [Marblehead,  Massachusetts,]  rel- 

tive  to  sloop  Sally  retaken  by  Capt.  [Daniel]  Adams.     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  466. 

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34  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON   MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Dec.   26.  of  a  letter  to  William  Watson  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts].     Appli 

cation  has  been  made  to    [Maj.]    Gen.   [Robert]  Howe  for  an 
exchange  of  prisoners.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  400. 

1775.  Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Dec.   28.  of  a  letter  to  William  Bartlett  [Beverly,  Massachusetts,]  ordering 

advertisement  of  the  sale  of  goods  taken  by  the  American  armed 
vessels.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th.  Ser.,- 4,  406. 

[1775.]  [Washington,  George.]  General  and  commander  in  chief .  [Cambridge?] 
Data  [for  constructing  earthworks  at  Lechmere's  Point  and  other 
places  commanding  Boston].  A.  D.  1  p.  F°. 

1776.  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Li.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Jan.      2.  bridge.     Letter  to    [Maj.]    Gen.    [Artemas]    Ward    [Roxbury, 

Massachusetts].  Orders  guard  sent  to  take  charge  of  military 
stores  at  Squantum.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

Above  letter  is  incorrectly  dated  1775.     Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th. 
Ser.,  4,  542. 

1776.        Washington,    George.     General  and  commander  in   chief.     Cambridge. 
Jan.     3.  Letter  to  Jonathan  Glover,  Marblehead,  [Massachusetts,]  William 

Bartlett,   Beverly  and  William  Watson,  Plymouth,   enclosing  a 
resolve  of  Congress  regarding  the  capture  of  prizes  by  American 
armed  vessels.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  503. 

1776.        Moylan,   Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     [Cambridge.]     Memoran- 
Jan.      7.  dum  of  a  letter  to  William  Watson  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts,] 

concerning  Capt.  [        ]  Coif  s  schooner.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  5%. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.    Secretary  to  Was! ungton.     [Cambridge.]    Memorandum 
Jan.      8.  of    letter  sent  to   William   Bartlett    [Beverly,    Massachusetts,] 

respecting  guns  from  Capt.   [Richard?]  Darby,  belonging  to  the 
ship  Lee.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 000.  . 

1776.        Moylan,   Stephen.      Secretary  to    Washington.      [Cambridge.]      Letter  to 
Jan.    H).  [William  Bartlett,  Beverly,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  fitting  out 

of  armed  vessels.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 025  (over  Harrison's  signature) . 

1776.        Washington,    George.     General  and   commander  in   chief.     Cambridge. 
Jan.    10.  Memorandum  of   letter  to  Col.  [Joshua]  Went  worth,  Portsmouth, 

[New  Hampshire,]   respecting  flour  and  potatoes  taken  in  the 
ship  Rainbow.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force, Amer.  Arch. 4th. Ser., 4, 025. 

1776.        Washington,    George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Jan.    11.  Memorandum  of  letter  sent  to  Matthew  Thornton,  [Portsmouth,] 

New  Hampshire.  Acknowledges  his  letter  of  the  4th.  inst.,  and 
gives  assurances  that  [Col.  David]  Hobart's  complaint  will  be 
inquired  into  when  Col.  [John]  Stark  returns  to  camp.  Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  35 

1776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    Cambridge.    Let- 
Jan.    12.  ter  to  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Richard]  Montgomery  [Canada].     The  needs 
of  the  Army  in  powder,  blankets,  clothing  etc.  are  great;  hopes 
for  a  quantity  from  Quebec  as  soon  as  possible.     Unsigned.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 65". 

1776.        "Washing-ton,  George.    General  and  commander  in  chief.    Cambridge.    Let- 
Jan.    12.  ter  to  Col.  [Benedict]  Arnold  [Canada,]  respecting  conditions  in 
Canada;  congressional  consideration  of  the  new  establishment  of 
the  Canadian  army.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington, 3,  235.    Ford,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  3, 334. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Jan.    14.  bridge.     Letter  to  [Col.]  Joshua  Wentworth,  Portsmouth  [New 
Hampshire].      Personal  matters;   hopes  for  the  capture  of  store 
Ships  by  "our  cruizers."     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 679. 

1776.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    Cambridge.    Let- 
Jan.    15.  ter  to  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts,]    respecting 
account  presented  by  Capt.  [Peleg]  Wadsworth.     Signed  G.  W. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 684. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Jan.    17.  bridge.     Letter  to  William   Bartlett,  Beverly,  [Massachusetts,] 
allowing  British  seamen  to  serve  on  the  armed  vessels.     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  709. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.    Cam- 
Jan.    20.  bridge.     Letter  to  William  Bartlett,  Plymouth,  [Massachusetts,] 
respecting  armed  vessels,  prizes  etc.     Signed  R.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 793. 

1776.         Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.    Cam- 
Jan.    20.  bridge.     Letter  to  Joseph  Denison,  Stonington,   [Connecticut,] 
respecting  the  capture  of  Capt.  [        ]  Denny's  vessel.    Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 793. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.    Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cam- 
Jan.    20.  bridge.     Letter  to  Steven  [Stephen]  Moylan  [Marblehead?  Mas 
sachusetts].    Private  signals  used  by  the  King's  ships;  news  from 
Canada.     Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed;  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 793. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.    Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.    Cam- 
Jan.    20.  bridge.     Letter  to  Jonathan  Jackson,  Newburyport,  [Massachu 
setts,]  acknowledging  receipt  of  his  letter  of  16th.  and  other 
matters.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 793. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.    Cam- 
Jau.    24.  bridge.     Letter  to  the  Committee  of   Safety   of  Northampton 

[Massachusetts,]    respecting  prisoners.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 846. 


36  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1776.        Gates,   Horatio.     Brig,  and   adj.   gen.,   Continental  army.     "Head  Quar- 
Jan.    24.  ters,"  [Cambridge.]     Letter  to  [Capt.  E.  H.]  Stanhope  [North 

ampton?  Massachusetts,]  refusing  his  request  to  be  allowed  to  go 
into  Boston.     Signed  H.  G.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 847. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.    Cambridge.    Letter  to  Major 
Jan.    24.  [Joseph?]    Hawley    [Berkshire,  Massachusetts,]   respecting  the 

raising  of  troops  in  Hampshire  and  Berkshire  counties.     Signed 
S.  M.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser. ,  4, 846. 

1776.        Gates,    Horatio.      Brig,    and  adj.    gen.,    Continental   army.      Cambridge. 
Jan.    24.  Letter  to  [Lieut.]  John  Knight,  Northampton,  [Massachusetts,] 

refusing  his  request  to  be  allowed  to  go  into  Boston.    Signed  H.  G. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 847. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Jan.    26.  liam  Watson  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  Lieut.  [       ] 

Wigglesworth  and  the  ship  Harrison.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 857. 

[1776.]      Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to   Washington.      [Cambridge.]     Letter  to 
[Jan.  26.]  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts,]    respecting  money 

voted  by  the  province  [of  Massachusetts].     Signed  S.  M.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4, 861. 

1776.       Moylan,  Stephen.      Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.    Memorandum 
Jan.    26.  of  a  letter  to  William  Bartlett  [Beverly,   Massachusetts,]  con 

cerning  Capt.  [        ]  Ayres.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  862. 

1776.       Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.    Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Jan.    27.  of  a  letter  to  William  Whipple,  [Portsmouth,]  New  Hampshire, 

respecting  accounts.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  875. 

1776.        Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary   to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter  to 
Jan.    27.  Committee  of  Safety,  Newbury  Port,  [Massachusetts,]  inquiring 

about  arms  sent  by  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan  to  Portsmouth. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  875. 

1776.       Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary  to   Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter  to 
Jan.    27.  [Brig.]  Gen.    [John]  Sullivan  [Cambridge?].     By  command  of 

His  Excellency  [Washington]  desires  an  exact  account  of  the 
§5682  paid  to  the  soldiers;  wishes  to  be  informed  as  to  how  to 
procure  the  215  stands  of  arms  ordered  from  Newbury  to  Ports 
mouth  [New  Hampshire].  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1776.        Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary   to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter   to 
Jan.    28.  William  Watson  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts,]    respecting  trans 

ports  taken  by  Commodore  [John]  Manley.     Unsigned.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  878. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  37 

1776.       Washington,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     Cambridge. 
Jan.    28.  Letter  to  Commodore  John  Manley  [Plymouth?  Massachusetts,] 

respecting  prizes  taken.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,4,  877.    Ford, Writings  of  Washington, 
3,  382.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  266. 

1776.       Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary    io    Washington.     Cambridge.      Letter   to 
Jan.    28.  Chairman  [Jonathan  Jackson]  of  Committee  of  Safety  of  New- 

bury[port,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  great  need  of  good 
arms.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  877. 

1776.       Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  the 
Jan.    28.  Chairman  [Hunking  Wentworth?]  of  Committee  [of  Safety]  of 

Portsmouth  [New  Hampshire,]   respecting  arms  ordered  deliv 
ered  by  [Maj.]   Gen.    [John]   Sullivan  for  use  at   Portsmouth. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  4th.  Ser.,  4,  877. 

1776.       Moylan,  Stephen.      ^Secretary    to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter  to 
Jan.    31.  James  Warren  [Watertown,  Massachusetts,]  concerning  regula 

tions  governing  prizes.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  900. 

1776.       Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary   to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter  to 
Feb.     1.  William  Watson  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  dis 

position  of   coal  taken  from  the  British  by  Commodore  [John] 
Manley.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  909. 

1776.       Washing-ton,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.      Cambridge. 
Feb.     1.  Letter  to  Timothy  Pickering  jr.,  Salem,  [Massachusetts,]  respect 

ing  the  militia  which  Salem  should  furnish  for  her  own  defence. 
Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  909. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Feb.     1.  liam  Watson  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  disposition 

of  prizes  and  conduct  of  the  captain  who  "so  shamefully  deserted 
his  Commodore."     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  909. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Feb.     4.  of  a  letter  to  WTinthrop   Sargent,    Cape  Ann,    [Massachusetts,] 

respecting  the  capture  of  the  prize  "  Henry  &  Esther.'1     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch,  4th.  Ser.,  4,  939. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Memorandum 
Feb.     4.  of  a  letter  to  William  Bartlett  [Beverly,  Massachusetts,]  advising 

him  that  William  Leech  would  deliver  $2000,  agreeable  to  his 
order.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

1776.        Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary   to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter  to 
Feb.     7.  Matthew  Thornton  [Portsmouth,  New   Hampshire,]   respecting 

complaint  made  against  Col.  John  Stark.     Signed  S.  M.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  956. 


38  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  the 
Feb.     9.  Committee  of  Springfield  [Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  treat 

ment  of  prisoners.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  973. 

Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Levi 
Allen    [Salisbury,   Connecticut,]    respe"ting  treatment  accorded 
[Ethan]  Allen  by  the  British.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  973. 

1776.        Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary   to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter  to 
Feb.     9.  George  Gregory  refusing  permission  for  him  to  leave  his  place  of 

confinement.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  974. 

1776.        Harrison,    Robert  Hanson.     Lt.    col.   and  aid   de  camp  to   Washington. 

Feb.     9.  Cambridge.     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan  [Cambridge]. 

By  order  of    His  Excellency  [Washington]    acknowledges  the 

receipt  of  his  letter;  does  not  wish  the  attempt  made  to  bring  off 

the  guard  until  Washington  can.see  him.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.    Cambridge.    Letter  to  Major 
Feb.  10.  [Christopher]    French    [Hartford,    Connecticut,]    refusing    him 

permission  to  go  to  Ireland.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  996. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Feb.  12.  liam  Bartlett  [Beverly,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  the  advance 

of  money  upon  prizes  captured.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  1018. 

1776.        Moylan,    Stephen.      Secretary  to    Washington.      Cambridge.      Letter  to 
Feb.  14.  Christopher  Leffingwell  [Norwich,  Connecticut,]  directing  him 

to  forward  ammunition.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  1147. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Rev. 
Feb.   17.  James  Lyon  [Machias,  Massachusetts,  now  Maine,]  respecting 

his  plan  to-  secure  Nova  Scotia.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:    Force,   Amer.   Arch.   4th.   Ser.,  4,  1182    (attributed    by   Force    to 
Harrison). 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Col. 
Feb.   17.  James  Easton    [Massachusetts?]    respecting  recruiting   and   his- 

rank  in  the  army.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  1182. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Secretary  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to  Wil- 
Feb.  24.  liam  Watson  [Plymouth,  Massachusetts,]  respecting  prizes  and 

the  trip  of  Capt.  James  Hart  and  Jonathan  Grindal  to  Virginia. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  1491. 

1776.        Harrison,   Robert  Hanson.     Lt.   col.   and  aid   de  camp  to    Washington. 
Mar.    4.  Cambridge.      Letter  to  Col.  H[enry]  Babcock  [Newport,  Rhode 

Inland].  By  command  of  His  Excellency  [Washington]  acknowl 
edges  his  letter  of  the  3d.  inst. ;  [Lt.]  Col.  [Rufus]  Putnam  is 
sick  and  operations  of  great  importance  forbid  sparing  an  engi 
neer.  Signed  R.  H.  H.  Letter-book. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  39 

1776.        Palfrey  ?  William.     Lt.   col.   and  aid  de  camp  to   Washington.     "Head 
Mar.    7.  Quarters."     [Cambridge.]     Letter  to  [Col.]  Jacob  Bay  ley,  Coos 

[Cohoes,  New  York].  Col.  [Moses?]  Little  delivered  his  letter 
of  26th.  ult.  enclosing  journal  of  Canadian  Expedition  by  way  of 
Massasisque  [Capt.  Thomas  Johnson's  journal]  to  Gen.  Wash 
ington;  thanks  for  same;  copy  has  been  sent  to  Congress;  when 
their  determination  is  received  His  Excellency  will  write  him 
fully  on  the  subject.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

Moylan,  Stephen.  Aid  de  Camp  to  Washington.  Cambridge.  Letter  to 
William  Bartlett  [Beverly,  Massachusetts].  Encloses  papers  he 
will  need  at  trial  of  schooner  and  sloop  to  which  they  belong;  by 
command  of  His  Excellency  [Washington]  he  will  send  immedi 
ately  specified  articles  from  ship  Concord's  cargo;  if  they  should 
move  he  must  acquaint  the  General  and  receive  his  orders  for  day 
of  sale;  requests  account  for  those  articles  sent  for  General's  pri 
vate  use,  that  "  it  may  be  settled  before  his  departure  ";  particular 
account  of  cargoes  to  be  sent  on  condemnation;  the  several  [pri 
vate]  ventures  of  the  Concord  to  be  made  out.  Signed  S.  M. 
Letter-book. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to 
Mar.  11.  William  Watson   [Plymouth,  Massachusetts].     Encloses  papers 

belonging  to  the  ships  Norfolk  and  Happy  Returns;  His  Excel 
lency  [Washington]  orders  that  he  be  notified  of  condemnation 
and  he  will  appoint  the  day  of  sale.  Signed  S.  M.  Letter-book. 

1776.  Moylan,  Stephen.  Aid  decamp  to  Washington.  "Head  Quarters."  [Cam- 
Mar.  12.  bridge.]  Letter  to  Col.  [Henry]  Babcock  [Newport,  Rhode 
Island].  By  command  of  Washington  acknowledges  his  letter 
of  10th.  inst.  with  enclosures;  not  being  favored  with  copies  of 
what  [Babcock]  wrote,  cannot  give  an  opinion;  the  General  will 
not  interfere  with  the  stipulations  of  the  Newport  Assembly  but 
thinks  all  intercourse  with  British  ships  of  war  should  stop; 
every  advantage  arising  therefrom  goes  to  the  enemy  and  none  to 
the  colonies.  Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Aid  de  camp  to   Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to 
Mar.  14.  Col.    [Alexander]    McDougall    [New  York].     His    Excellency 

[Washington]  is  making  preparations  to  leave  with  the  army; 
desires  a  house  for  himself  and  suite  in  or  about  Bowery  Lane,  as 
main  body  of  the  army  will  encamp  thereabouts;  needs  a  large 
house  and  big  stable;  Mr.  [James]  Delancy's  old  castle  is  too 
small;  wishes  a  house-keeper  or  steward  engaged.  Letter-book. 

1776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Mar.  14.  ters.     Cambridge."     Letter  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee  [New 

York].  The  military  situation;  British  evacuation  of  Boston. 
Unsigned.  Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  224.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  3,  315. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Aid  de  camp  to   Washington.     Cambridge.     Letter  to 
Mar.  25.  Col.     [Joshua]     Wentworth,    Portsmouth,     [New  Hampshire,] 

respecting  Capt.  [        ]  Frazier's  petition  and  paroling  the  gen 
tlemen  belonging  to  the  ship  Susanna.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  501  (in  part). 


40  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1776.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Apr.     1.  ters,  Cambridge."     Letter  to  Governor  [Nicholas]  Cooke  [Prov 

idence,  Rhode  Island].  Has  received  his  favor  of  yesterday  and 
will  give  every  aid  in  his  power;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene 
has  been  ordered  to  hasten  his  march  with  five  regiments  to  Nor 
wich,  [Connecticut]  by  way  of  Providence;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John] 
Sullivan  with  the  six  regiments  that  marched  Friday  evening 
[March  29,]  for  Norwich  will  be  ordered  to  Providence;  if  alarm 
should  prove  false  Sullivan  should  be  notified  by  express  to  con 
tinue  his  march;  advises  all  stock  to  be  taken  from  the  neighbor 
hood  to  prevent  enemy  from  obtaining  provisions;  if  it  becomes 
certain  that  ministerial  army  intend  making  a  landing  on  Rhode 
island  he  [Washington]  will  soon  be  with  him  [Cooke] ;  wishes 
constant  particulars;  express  should  be  sent  Sullivan  in  any  event 
whether  alarm  be  true  or  false;  has  requested  Sullivan  to  send 
teams  and  wagons;  encloses  letter  to  Sullivan.  Signed  G.  W. 
Letter-book. 

1776.        Harrison,    Robert   Hanson.     Li.    col.    and   aid  de  camp   to    Washington. 
Apr.  20.  New  York.     Letter  to  Col.   [Richard]  Gridley  ordering  him  to 

Cape  Ann  [Massachusetts,]  to  fortify  the  harbor.    Signed  R.  H.  H. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  5,  997. 

1776.        Harrison,    Robert    Hanson.     Li.    col.    and  aid  ae   camp   to    Washington. 
Apr.  25.  New  York.      Letter  to  Major  [John  Gizzard]  Frazier  [Fraser, 

King  William  Court  House,  Virginia,]  concerning  the  settlement 
of  his  accounts.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  1072. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     New 
Apr.  28.  York.     Letter  to  Col.  Isaac  Nicoll,  Fort  Constitution,  [New  York,] 

concerning    the  scarcity  of    arms   and   other    military  matters. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  1110. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     New  York.     Letter  to 
Apr.  28.  [Brig-]  Gen.  [William]  Thompson  [Albany?  New  York,]  lespect- 

ing  money  matters  and  military  affairs.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  1113. 

1776.        Washington,    George.      General   and   commander  in   chief.     New  York. 
Apr.  29.  Letter  to  [Col.]  Jacob  Bayley,  Newbury,  [Newburyport,  Massa 

chusetts,]    respecting    a    route    into    Canada.      Signed     G.    W. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  1113. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     New 
May     2.  York.     Letter  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  [Boston],    Troops 

at  Dorchester  Heights  and  Bunker  Hill  are  to  give  assistance 
necessary  to  complete  fortifications.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  1174. 

1776.        Washing-ton,   George.     General   and  commander   in   chief.     New  York. 
May     2.  Letter  to  Col.  George  Clinton   [in  the  Highlands,]  authorizing 

seizure  of  arms.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed-  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  1174. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  41 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     New 
May     4.  York.     Letter    to   Col.    Isaac   Nicoll,    Fort  Constitution,    [New 

York,]  respecting  the  lack  of  arms  and  other  military  matters. 
Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  1189. 

1778.        Washington,    George.     General   and   commander  in   chief.     New  York. 
May     7.  Letter  to  Col.   [Alexander]  McDougall  [New  York,]  respecting 

officers'  rations.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Araer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,  1229. 

1776.        Washing-ton,    George.     General  and  commander  in   chief.     New  York. 
May  13.  Letter  to  [Mag.]  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  [Boston].     Fortifications 

at  Boston;  military  matters.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  436. 

1776.        Washington,    George.      General  and   commander  in    chief.     New  York. 
May  13.  Letter  to  Isaac  Sears  [New  York?]   respecting  tea.      Unsigned. 

Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  435. 

1776.        Washington,    George.      General   and   commander  in  chief.     New  York. 
May   13.  Letter    to   Col.    [David]    Waterbury,    Stamford,    [Connecticut,] 

respecting  his  succession  to  command.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  43fi. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     New 
May   14.  York.     Letter  to  Lt.  Col.   [Benjamin]  Tupper  respecting  inter 

course  with  British  ships  of  war  and  proposed  attempt  upon  light 
house.     Signed  R.  H.     Letter-book. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  decamp  to  Washington.     New 
May  16.  York.     Letter  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  [Boston,]  respect 

ing  military  and  financial  matters.     Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  478. 

1776.        Washing-ton,  George.    General  and  commander  in  chief .    New  York.    Letter 
May  17.  to   Col.   R[obert]    V[an]    Ranselair    [Rensselaer,   Albany,   New 

York,]  respecting  repair  of  arms.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Anier.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  490. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     New 
May   19.  York.     Letter  to  Lt.  Col.  Henry  B[eekman]   Livingston   [Fort 

Constitution,  New  York,  ]  respecting  arms,  fortifications  and  other 
military  matters.     Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  507. 

1776.        Moylan,  Stephen.     Aid-de-Camp  to  Washington.     New  York.     Letter  to 
May  1».  [Maj.]    Gen.    [Artemas]    Ward    [Boston,]    concerning    military 

matters.     LTnsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  C,  507. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     New 
June    7.  York.     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  [Boston].     Case  of 

Lt.    Col.    [William]    Burbeck;    payment  of  troops.     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  793. 


42  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     New 
June  10.  York.     Letter  to   Maj.    Gen.    [Artemas]    Ward    [Boston].     Lt, 

[Thomas]  Machin  to  be  sent  to  New  York.     Unsigned.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  tj,  793. 

1 776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     ' '  Head  Quarters, 
June  10.  New   York."     Orders   to  Major  Peter  Schuyler    [New   York]. 

Directs  him  to  take  command  at  the  east  end  of  Long  Island. 
Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  792. 

1 776.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     ' '  Head  Quarters 
June  14.  near  the  city  of  New  York"     Orders   to   Col.    James  Clinton 

[New  York  City?]   concerning  fortifications  in  the  Highlands. 
Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  893. 

1776.        Washing-ton,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.      New  York. 
June  15.  Letter  to  [Col.]  Joshua  Wentworth,  Portsmouth,  New  Hamp 

shire,  respecting  captured  vessels.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  <;,  909. 

1776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "  Head  Quarters 
June  24.  New  York"     Orders  and  instructions  to  Maj.   Gen.    [Horatio] 

Gates  "Commanding  in  Canada"  respecting  commissions,  trans 
portation  and  other  military  matters.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  1052.     Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 
4,  171.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  433. 

1776.        Washington,   George.     General  and  commander   in  chief.     New  York. 
June  25.  Letterto  Col.  Jacob  Bailey  [B'ayley] ,  Bulls  Head,  [Massachusetts,] 

respecting  a  road  into  Canada.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  t>,  1068. 

1776.        Washington,   George.     General  and  commander   in  chief.     New  York. 
June  25.  Letter  to  [Lt.]  Col.  [Benjamin]  Tupper.     Has  received  informa 

tion  of  boats  passing  through  the  Narrows;  supposed  the  passage 
was  guarded  by  his  boats  and  is  astonished  to  find  it  otherwise; 
directs  that  boats  row  across  the  Narrows  every  evening  from  dusk 
until  sunrise;  those  concerned  in  late  plot  will  try  to  escape  by 
this  passage.  Signed  G.  W.  Letter-book. 

1776.        Washington,   George.     General  and  commander   in  chief.     New  York. 
June  27.  Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [James]  Wadsworth,  [Durham,]  Connecticut. 

Weak  state  of  the  army,  lack  of  arms  etc.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  ti,  1110. 

1776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief '.     "  Head  Quarters 
June  27.  N.  York"     Letter  to  the  President  of  the  New  York  Provincial 

Congress  [Nathaniel  Woodhull,]  respecting  removal  of  all  stock 
beyond  reach  of  the  British.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6, 1110. 

1776.        Heed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     "  Head  Quarters 
June  28.  N.  York"     Letter  to  Provincial  Congress  of  New  Jersey  [Tren 

ton?].     Howe's  move  on  New  York;  weak  state  of  the  Army; 
calls  for  assistance.     Signed  J.  Reed.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch. 4th. Ser., 6, 1121. 


CALENDAB    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  43 

1776.        Reed,  Joseph.     Li.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     "Head  Quarters 
June  28.  New  York"     Letter  to  the  President  of  the  New  York  [Pro 

vincial]  Congress  [Nathaniel  Woodhull].     Critical  condition  of 
affairs.     Signed  J.  R.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch. 4th. Ser., 6, 1125. 

1776.        Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     New 
June  29.  York.     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.   [Nathaniel]  Heard  [New  Jersey,] 

stating  the  necessity  of  removing  all  cattle  etc.  beyond  the  reach 
of  the  enemy's  fleet.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6, 1134. 

1776.        Carey,  Richard.      Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     "Head  Qrs, 
July     3.  New  York"     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [Thomas]  Mifflin  [Mt.  Wash 

ington,  New  York,]  concerning  the  scarcity  of  arms  and  militia 
matters.     Signed  R.  C.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6, 1215. 

177H.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Qrs." 
July     4.  [New  York.]     Letter  to  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Hugh]  Mercer  [Elizabeth- 

town,  New  Jersey,]  concerning  posting  of  troops.     Unsigned. 
Letter-book. 
Printed :  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser. ,  6, 1263. 

1776.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     New  York. 
July     6.  Letter  to  Col.    Gold   Selleck    Silliman,    Fairfield,    Connecticut. 

Needs  every  man  in  the  Army  to  ward  off  Howe's  impending 
blow.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  39. 

1776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
July     9.  ters  N.  York."     Letter  to  Governor  Jonathan  Trumbull  [Leba 

non,  Connecticut,  ]  respecting  the  impending  attack  on  New  York 
and  the  dispositions  to  meet  same.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  142.    Extract,  Ford,  Writings  of 
Washington,  4,  224  (note).    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  451. 

1776.        Washington,    George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     New   York. 
July  11.  Letter  to    [Maj.]    Gen.    [Artemas]  Ward    [Boston,]    respecting 

military  matters,  movements  of  troops  etc.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter- 
book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  194.    Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 

3,  461  (in  part).    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  461  (in  part). 

1776.        Washington,   George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     New  York. 
July  11.  Letter  to  [Governor]   Jonathan  Trumbull  [Lebanon,  Connecti 

cut,]    respecting  militia,  removal   of  stock   and  other  matters. 
Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 

1776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
July  14.  ters."     [New  York.]     Letter  to  Committee  [of  Safety]  of  Orange 

County  [New  York,]  giving  advice  a.s  to  management  of  militia. 
Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,336. 

1776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
July  14.  ters."     [New  York.]     Letter  to  Col.   Rudolph  Ritzema  [New 

York,]  respecting  his  resignation.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  333.    Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 

4,  247  (note).    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  472: 


44  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1776.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Heud  Quar- 
July  14.  ters."     [New  York.]     Letter  to  the  President  of  the  New  York 

Provincial  Congress  [Nathaniel  Woodhull] .      Respecting  passage 
of  enemy  up  North  River.     Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,1,  1401. 

1776.        Harrison,    Robert   Hanson.     Li.    col.    and  aid   de   camp  to    Washington. 
July  29.  New  York.     Letter  to   Daniel  Tillinghast,   Providence,    [Rhode 

Island,]  acknowledging  receipt  of  arms.     Signed  R.  H.  H.     Letter- 
book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  643. 

1776.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [New  York.] 
Aug.     4.  A  return  of  artificer  regiment.     Tabular  statement;  arrangement 

of  officers;  rank  assigned  officers  in  this  regiment  does  not  affect 
their  rank  or  pay  in  the  Army.     Note  in  Washington's  hand 
writing:  "A  Copy  of  this  was  given  into  the  Officers  "    D.  S.    1  p. 
F°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

1776.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "  Head  Quar- 
Aug.     7.  ters.      New    York"      Letter    to    Major    [Christopher]    French 

[Hartford,  Connecticut,]  refusing  to  allow  his  claim  for  release. 
Unsigned.     Letter-book. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  1, 823.     Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 
4,  324  (note).    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  4,  33. 

1776.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .     "Head  Quar- 
Aug.     7.  ters,  New  York."     Letter  to  Col.   [Samuel]  Elrnore  [Albany,] 

directing  him  to  place  himself  under  command  of  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Philip]  Schuyler.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  1,  820. 

1776.        Washing-ton,   George.      General  and  commander  in   chief.     New    York. 
Aug.     7.  Letter  to  [Judge  Timothy]  Edwards  [Stockbridge,  New  York,] 

respecting  employment  of  the  Stockbridge  Indians  in  the  Army. 
Signed  G.  W.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  1,  M22. 

1776.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "  Head  Quarters 
Aug.     8.  New  York."     Letter  to  Major  [Christopher]  French  [Hartford,] 

respecting  his  exchange.     Unsigned.     Letter-book. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  1,  823. 

1776.        Lasher,    John.     Col.,  Xeiv    York    militia.     Kings   Bridge    [New   York]. 
•Sept.  26-7.  Proceedings  of  a  general  court-martial:  Trial  of  Benjamin  Snow 

for  absenting  himself  without  leave;  James  McCormick  for  deser 
tion  and  mutiny;  Charles  Bowen  for  robbery;  Elijah  Jones, 
Christopher  Keil  and  Daniel  Connel  for  desertion;  Col.  Lasher, 
president  of  the  court;  Snow  acquitted;  McCormick  sentenced  to 
death;  others  sentenced  to  be  whipped;  McCormick's  sentence 
endorsed  and  signed  by  Washington.  "The  above  sentence 
respecting  the  condemnation  of  James  McCormick  is  approved 
of  and  Gen.  Heath  may  appoint  the  time  &  place  for  execution  that 
a  Warr't  may  issue  accordingly"  D.  S.  4  pp.  F°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  2,  550-1. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  45 

[1776.]      Washington,    George.     General    and  commmander   in  chief.     [Harlem, 
[Oct.  11?]  New  York.]     Recruiting  instructions  to   [Col.   Edward  Hand]. 

Immediately  to  enlist  all  able  bodied  and  willing  men  from  the 
Pennsylvania  militia;  requirements  as  to  age  and  physical  con 
dition;  moral  character  must  be  good;  no  deserters  to  be  enlisted; 
term  of  enlistment  to  be  for  duration  of  war;  the  rules  for  the 
government  of  the  Army,  published  by  Congress  Sept.  20,  1776,  to 
prevail;  bounty  allowed  in  money  and  land.  2  pp.  F". 

Contemporary  copy  in  Joseph  Reed's  handwriting.     Instructions  as  issued 
are  printed  in  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  2,  993. 

[1778.]       [Washing-ton,  George.]     General  and  commander  in  chief.    Memorandum 
of  the  strength  of  Continental  Army.     Names  of  Colonels  and 
strength  of  their  regiments  given.     On  verso  are  four  proposed 
arrangements  for  a  brigade.     A.  I).     2  pp.     8°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

[1776.]  Continental  Army.  Form  of  warrant  authorizing  the  collection  of 
blankets,  clothing,  etc.,  for  use  of  the  Army;  certificates  for  same 
to  be  directed  to  James  Mease;  exact  lists  to  be  kept  of  articles 
collected.  Copy  by  Tench  Tilghman.  1  p.  Q°. 

[1776?]  Washington,  George.  General  and  commander  in  chief.  Warrant  to  Col. 
Israel  Shreve.  Is  to  convene  a  general  court  martial  for  trial  of 
William  Seeds  and  others;  notice  to  be  given  to  members  appointed 
by  him,  of  time  and  place  of  convening;  empowered  to  call  wit 
nesses,  examine  testimony,  pass  sentence  etc. ;  this  to  be  his  war 
rant  for  convening  the  court.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  F*1. 

1777.        Fitzgerald,  John.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     [Morristown, 
May   25.  New  Jersey.]     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.   [John]  Sullivan,  Princeton 

[New  Jersey].  Messrs.  Daniel  and  Samuel  Hughes  of  Maryland 
have  made  application  for  their  servants  who  have  run  away  and 
enlisted;  resolve  of  Congress  only  recommends  that  servants  and 
apprentices  be  allowed  to  enlist;  His  Excellency  [Washington] 
thinks  that  these  servants  should  be  given  up;  bearer  waits  for 
one  of  them  who  is  in  [Lt.]  Col.  [Edward]  Antill's  [AntiFs] 
regiment.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1777.        Tilghman,    Tench.     Lt.   col.   and  aid  de  camp   to  Washington.     "Head 
June  14.  Quarters   Middlebrook"    [New    Jersey.]     Letter  to   Maj.  Gen. 

[John]  Sullivan,  Rocky  Hill  [New  Jersey].  His  Excellency 
[Washington]  wrote  him  a  few  hours  ago;  fears  that  something 
has  happened  to  the  express  so  repeats  the  substance  of  the 
former  letter;  enemy  advanced  this  morning  to  Van  Ests  Mill; 
skirmished  with  Col.  [Daniel]  Morgan's  riflemen;  number  said  to 
be  2000;  reported  that  the  main  body  has  marched  by  the  Bruns 
wick  road  towards  Princeton;  requests  an  immediate  account 
of  condition  of  affairs  in  his  vicinity;  directs  him  to  call  in  the 
militia  as  this  is  a  general  movement.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1777.        Tilghman,   Tench.     Lt.   col.    and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     "Head 
June  18.  Quarters  Middle  Brook"    [New  Jersey.]     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen. 

[John]  Sullivan  [Garrison's  Tavern,  near  Middlebrook].  His 
letter  was  received  by  His  Excellency  [Washington]  about  mid 
night;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Prudhomme]  "D'Borre"  reached  Steele's 
Gap  this  morning;  he  need  send  no  more  troops;  the  enemy 


46  CALENDAK    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1777.        Ti.lgh.man,  Tench. — Continued. 

June  18.  being  without  baggage  cannot  be  pushing  for  the  river;  the  move 

is  probably  a  coup  de  main  upon  this  army  which  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[William]  Howe  cannot  leave  in  his  rear  and  attempt  to  cross 
the  Delaware;  his  fire  was  seen  and  a  mutual  information  signal 
will  be  agreed  upon;  the  picket  at  Somerset  Court  House  has 
been  intrenching  several  days;  advises  against  attempting  a 
stroke  on  their  wing  near  [Sullivan]  as  it  is  composed  of  their 
best  troops.  A.  D.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

[1777.]      Washing-ton,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Morristown, 
[  July.  ]  New  Jersey.]     Detailed  route  to  be  followed  by  the  several  divi 

sions  of   the  Continental  Army  on  the  march  southward  from 
Morristown    [to  protect    Philadelphia  from   attack  of    Howe]. 
Contemporary   copy    in    handwriting    of    Stephen   Moylan.      4 
pp.     F». 
Incomplete. 

1777.        Fitzgerald,   John.     Lt.    col.    and  aid   de   camp   to  Washington.     "Head 
IJuly  ?]  Quarters  near  Thompson's  Tavern  "  [Pennsylvania.]     Letter  to 

Maj.  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan  [near  Philadelphia].  By  order  of 
His  Excellency  [Washington]  informs  him  that  the  Army  is  to 
retrace  its  inarch  to  the  Reading  road  beyond  the  Trapp  [a  vil 
lage  25  miles  from  Philadelphia] ;  orders  him  to  move  on  a  line 
between  it  and  the  Schuylkill;  Brig.  Genls.  [William]  Maxwell 
and  [James]  Potter  will  join  him;  orders  that  he  light- fires 
that  the  inarch  may  be  unexpected  and  that  he  notify  Col. 
[Stephen]  Moylan  to  move  in  concert;  requests  him  to  send  Maj. 
[John]  Jamison  [Jameson]  and  a  few  horse  into  Philadelphia  to 
assist  [Lt.]  Col.  [Alexander]  Hamilton.  A.  D.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

[1777.]      Hamilton,  Alexander.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     "Head 
[  Sept.  ]  Quarters  Camp  at"    [Wilmington?  Delaware.]     Letter  to  Maj. 

Gen.  [John]  Sullivan  [New  Jersey].  His  Excellency  [Washing 
ton]  has  received  his  last  two  letters;  his  force  is  intended  for 
skirmishing  only,  but  so  soon  as  circumstances  render  it  necessary, 
reenforcements  will  be  sent;  his  information  about  the  enemy 
being  on  the  Brunswick  and  Princeton  road  is  not  well  founded; 
they  are  taking  their  old  position  with  their  right  at  Amboy  and 
their  left  at  Brunswick;  requests  that  he  secure  trusty  persons  at 
South  Amboy  to  obtain  intelligence  of  any  preparations  to  move 
by  water.  A.  D.  S.  2  pp.  Q". 

[1777.]      Washington,    George.     General  and   commander   hi.   chief.     [Metuchen, 
£0ct.  3.]  New  Jersey,  20  miles  from  Philadelphia.]     Plan  for  the  attack  at 

Germantown.  Disposition  of  troops  under  [Maj.  Gen.  John]  Sul 
livan,  [Brig.  Gen.  Anthony]  Wayne,  [Maj.  Gen.  Nathanael] 
Greene,  [Maj.  Gen.  Adam]  Stephen,  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Thomas]  Con- 
way  and  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Alexander]  McDougall;  [Brig.]  Gen. 
[Francis]  Nash'sand  [Brig.]  Gen.  [William]  Maxwell's  brigades 
to  form  "corps  de  reserve"  under  Maj.  Gen.  [William  Alexander] 
Lord  Stirling;  orders  to  [Brig.]  Gen.  [John]  Armstrong,  [Brig. 
Generals  William]  Smallwood  and  [David]  Forman;  attack  to  be 
made  by  McDougall,  Smallwood,  Forman,  Con  way  and  Armstrong; 
militia  on  flanks  not  to  have  cannon;  baggage  to  be  left;  provi 
sions  in  haversacks;  pioneers  to  move  in  front  of  division  with 
axes;  disposition  of  pickets;  attack  to  be  made  at  5  o'clock;  col- 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  47 

[1777.]      Washing-ton,  George — Continued. 

[Oct.  3.]  urnns  to  be  within  two  miles  of  enemy  at  2  o'clock  and  halt  till  4; 

communication  between  columns  to  be  maintained  by  light  horse; 
flanking  columns  to  be  thrown  out.  Secretary's  draft.  Endorsed 
by  Washington:  "Order  of  March  and  Battle  Germen  Town  4th. 
Octr.  1777  "  3  pp.  F°. 

Compare:  Washington  to  Congress,  1777,  Oct.  5.     Ford,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  6,  93. 

1778.  Washington,  George.  General  and  commander  in  chief.  Orderly  Book, 
Jan.  1-Dec.  30.  1778,  Jan.l-Dec.  31,  containing  the  "Orders  issued  by  His  Excel 
lency — General  Washington  —  Anno  Domini  1778 — 
Copied  by  Capt  [John  Singer]  Dexter  Assistant]  A[djutant] 
G[enera]l  Exd  By  Alexd  Scammell  A[djutant]  G[enera]l"  1 
vol.  F°.  pp.  439+21.  Indexed. 

1778.        Washing-ton,  George.  General  and  commander  in  chief .  "Headquarters." 
June  11.  [Valley  Forge,  Pennsylvania.]    General  Orders.   Brig.  [Gen.  John 

Morin]  Scott,  Lt.  Col.  [William]  Brent  and  Major  "Fibbs"  [Caleb 
Gibbs?]  appointed  officers  of  the  day;  arrangement  of  the  Major 
General's  commands  to  prevent  future  misunderstandings;  North 
Carolina  brigade  assigned  to  place  of  [Brig.  Gen.  William]  Max 
well's  in  [Maj.  Gen.  William  Alexander]  Lord  Stirling's  division; 
1st.  and  2d.  Maryland  and  [Brig.  Gen.  James  Mitchell]  Varnum's 
brigade  to  await  orders  of  commander  in  chief  on  firing  of  signal 
guns;  other  brigades  to  march  to  their  respective  alarm  posts; 
officer  of  the  day  to  attend  carefully  to  policing  the  camp;  on 
testimony  of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [William]  Woodford,  Scott  and  others 
restores  Lt.  [Samuel]  Jones  to  place  and  rank  in  the  army;  disap 
proves  the  sentence  of  the  court-martial  of  which  Lt.  Col.  [Peter] 
Adams  was  president,  in  case  of  Capt.  [Edward]  Norwood  as 
entirely  inadequate  to  the  offense;  in  case  of  Lt.  Col.  [Adam] 
Hubley,  accused  of  maliciously  causing  Col.  [George]  Nagle  to 
sign  a  false  return  on  account  of  Capt.  [James]  Long's  absence, 
by  permission  of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne,  acquittal  of  the 
court-martial  ij  approved;  acquittal  of  Capt.  [  ]  "of  late 

[Col.  John]  Patton's  regiment"  charged  with  not  assisting  Capt. 
[Jacob]  Humphreys,  is  approved;  sentences  in  cases  of  privates 
William  Powell,  in  Col.  [Israel]  Angell's  regiment  and  Edward 
Connely,  in  Col.  [Charles]  Harrison's  artillery  are  approved; 
grand  parade  is  assigned  in  front  of  "Late  [Maj.  Gen.  Thomas] 
Conway's  Brigade."  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  F°. 

1778.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Valley  Forge, 
June  [18.]  Pennsylvania.]     Order  of  march  and  route  from  Valley  Forge  lo 

Newburgh  [New  York].  Composition  of  the  five  divisions  and 
their  commanders;  brigades  to  occupy  Philadelphia;  time  of 
march  for  the  different  divisions;  schedule  of  distance  to  be  cov 
ered  on  each  day's  march  by  the  several  divisions.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  F°. 
Printed:  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc.  Coll., 5, 408-9.  See  also:  Pa.  Arch.  1st.  Ser., 6, 662. 

1778.    .    Washington,   George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     West  Point 

{Sept.  19.]  [New  York].     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [William]  Woodford  [Freder- 

icksburg?  New  York] .     Sends  warrant  for  re-enlisting  the  Virginia 

troops  of  his  brigade;  orders  him  to  direct  the  officer  who  will 


48  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1778.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

[Sept.  19.]  carry  it  to  the  Paymaster-General  [John  Pierce]  to  stop  at  head 

quarters  for  instructions;  begs  him  to  use  every  effort  to  facilitate 
the  recruiting.  L.  S.  and  postscript  in  the  handwriting  of  Wash 
ington.  1  p.  F°. 

1778.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Qrs." 
Oct.      5.  [Fishkill,  New  York.]     Letter  to  Daniel  of  St.  Thomas  Jenifer, 

President  of  the  Senate  and  [William  Fitzhugh]  Speaker  of  the 
House  of  Delegates  of  Maryland  [Annapolis].  A  board  of  Gen 
eral  Officers  has  been  considering  the  disputes  of  rank  in  the 
Maryland  line  for  several  days;  wishes  to  know  just  what  powers 
in  that  respect  are  granted  by  their  resolution  of  April  11,  trans 
mitted  in  their  letter  of  [April]  18;  tried  several  times  last  year 
to  adjust  the  matter  without  success.  Copy  in  R.  H.  Harrison's 
handwriting  and  signed  by  him  "G.Washington."  2pp.  F°. 

1778.        [Tilghman,  Tench.]    Lt.  col.  and  secretary  to  Washington.     Fredericksburg 
Oct.    16.  [New  York].     Draft  of  information  and  questions  for  a  council  of 

war.  Main  divisions  of  British  force  are  about  New  York  and  in 
Rhode  Island;  small  detachment  cutting  wood  in  New  Jersey; 
rumor  that  the  [British]  fleet  at  New  York  is  intended  for  Bos 
ton;  report  that  many  troops  are  to  be  sent  to  West  Indies;  loca 
tion  of  [American]  troops  including  those  under  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[John]  Sullivan;  queries  prudence  and  advisability  of  sending  a 
detachment  to  Boston,  and  the  disposition  of  the  Army  during  the 
coming  winter;  principal  considerations  affecting  these  questions; 
the  Q[uarter]  M  [aster]  G[eneral  Nathanael  Greene]  has  been 
directed  to  provide  material  for  erection  of  barracks;  results  so 
far  accomplished  are  shown  in  letter  of  [Asst.  Quartermaster 
General  Charles]  Petit  [Pettit].  A.  D.  3pp.  F°. 

1778.        Continental   Congress.       Resolve.       "In   Congress"     [Philadelphia.] 
Oct.    22.  Directs  Gen.  [George]  Washington  to  order  Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio] 

Gates  to  take  command  at  Boston.     "True  Copy.     R.  K.  Meade 
A.  D.  C."     1  p.     Q°. 
Printed:  Journals  of  Congress  of  given  date. 

1778.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Fredericksburg 
Oct.    28.  [New  York].     Certificate  of  officers  as  to  color  of  cloth  for  uni 

forms  selected  in  accordance  with  Washington's  suggestion.  Cloth 
ing  furnished  in  two  colors,  blue  and  brown;  to  prevent  disputes 
following  officers  appointed  to  draw  lots  for  the  regiments  assigned 
them;  signed  [Lt.  Col.]  R[obert]  H[anson]  Harrison,  [Lt.  Col.] 
R[ichard]  K[idder]  Meade,  [Lt,  Col.]  T[ench]  Tilghman,  James 
McHenry,  [Lt.  Col.]  Alexander  Hamilton,  [Lieut.]  Henry  Philip 
Livingston,  [Major]  C[aleb]  Gibbs,  [Col.]  Alexander  Scammell. 
In  R.  H.  Harrison's  handwriting.  1  p.  F°. 

See  also:  Washington,  George    Certificate  of  officers  as  to  method  of  selec 
tion  of  cloth.    1778,  Oct.  28. 

[1778.]      Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington. 
[Oct.  28.]  [Fredericksburg,  New  York.]     "Blue  drawn  by  R.  H.  Harrison 

for  North  Carolina."     1  p.     If  x  2  inches. 

[1778.]      Meade,  Richard  Kidder.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     [Fred- 
[Oct.  28.]  ericksburg,  New  York.]     "Virginia  &  Delaware  Brown  drawn  by 

R.  K.  Meade."     1  p.     If  x  2  inches. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  49 

[1778.]      Tilghman,  Tench.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     [Fredericks- 
[Oct.  28.]  burg,  New  York.]     "Maryland  Blue  T.  Tilghman."     1  p.     If  x  2 

inches. 

[1778.]      McHenry,  James.     Assl.  secretary  to  Washington.     [Fredericksburg,  New 
[Oct.  28.]  York.]      "Pennsylvania.      J.  McHenry  Brown."      1  p.     If  x  2 

inches. 

[1778.]      Hamilton,  Alexander.     Lt.  col.  and  principal  aid  de  camp  to  Washington. 
[Oct.  28.]  [Fredericksburg,  New  York.]     "Blue  Jersey  A.  Hamilton."    1  p. 

If  x  2  inches. 

[1778.]      Livingston,  Henry  Philip.     Lt.,  major  Caleb  Gibb's  company,  Commander 
[Oct.  28.]  in  chief's  guard.     [Fredericksburg,  New  York.]     "N.York  Blue 

H.  P.  Livingston."     1  p.     If  x  2  inches. 

[1778.]       Gibbs,  Caleb.     Major,  Commander  in  chief  s  guard.     [Fredericksburg,  New 
[Oct.  28.]  York.]     "Massachusetts.     Brown  C.  Gibbs."     1  p.     Ifx2inches. 

[1778.]       Scammell,   Alexander.     Col.   and  adj.  gen.    Continental  army.     [Freder- 
[Ort.  28.]  icksburg,  New  York.]     "Brown  Alexdr.  Scammell,  New  Hamp 

shire."     1  p.     If  x  2  inches. 

1  778.  Washington,  George.  General  and  commander  in  chief.  Fredericksburg 
[New  York].  Certificate  of  officers  as  to  method  of  selection  of 
color  of  uniforms.  Procedure  has  been  in  accordance  with  Wash 
ington's  suggestion  in  event  of  a  surplus  of  blue  coats  after  those 
entitled  to  choice  have  been  supplied;  signed  [Lt.  Col.]  Robert 
H[anson]  Harrison,  James  McHenry,  [Major]  C[aleb]  Gibbs, 
[Col.]  Alexander  Scammell.  In  Tench  Tilghman's  handwriting. 
1  p.  F°. 
See  also:  Washington,  George  Certificate  of  officers  as  to  color  of  cloth. 


[1778.]      McHenry,  James.     Am>1.  wretary  to  Washington.     [Fredericksburg,  New 
[Oct.  28.]  York.]     "Drawn  for  Pennsylvania  No.  4."     1  p.     3J  x  2  inches. 

[1778.]       Scammell,  Alexander.      Col.  and  adj.  gen.  Continental  army.     [Fredericks- 
[Oct.28.]  burg,  New  York.]     "No.  3.     Alexdr.  Scammell  for  New  Hamp 

shire."     1  p.     3J  x  2  inches. 

[1778.]      Gibbs,  Caleb.     Major,  Commander  in  chief  s  guard.     [Fredericksburg,  New 
[Oct.  28.]  York.]     "For  Massachusetts  No.  1.    drawn  by  C.  Gibbs."     1  p. 

3j  x  2  inches. 

[1778.]      Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.     Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington. 
[Oct.  28.]  [Fredericksburg,  New  York.]     "  For  Virginia  &  Delaware  drawn 

by  R.  H.  H.     No  2."     1  p.     3i  x  2  inches. 

[1778?]  Continental  Army.  Form  of  warrant  issued  by  Commander-in-chief 
for  appointment  of  a  paymaster,  adjutant  or  quartermaster.  Blank 
form.  In  R.  H.  Harrison's  handwriting.  1  p.  F°. 

[1778.]  [Washington,  George.]  General  and  commander  in  chief  '.  [NewY'ork.] 
Examination  of  Philip  Miller,  deserter  from  [Col.  Oliver]  De 
Lancey's  regiment  as  to  disposition  of  British  troops  [in  the 
vicinity  of  Harlem?].  At  bottom  of  verso  is  written:  "Genls. 
Wayne  &  Scott  &  Messrs.  Hamilton  and  Meade  prove  the  order 
for  attacking.  —  The  Marquis"  A.  D.  Endorsed  in  a  different 
hand:  "Intelligence  from  Deserters."  2pp.  F°. 

19108—01  -  4 


50  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

.     1779.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Headquarters, 
Feb.    12.  Middlebrook     [Xe\v  Jersey].     Letter  to  Col.  [Jeremiah]  Wads- 

worth  [Camp  Raritan,  New  Jersey].  Orders  him  to  form  a  mag 
azine  of  provisions  at  Pittsburg,  [Pennsylvania]  for  1200  men  for 
four  months;  wishes  same  completed  by  May  1st.  next  or  sooner. 
Two  contemporary  copies.  1  p.  Q°. 

1779.        Washington,  George.'     General  and  commander  -in  chief.     [Middlebrook, 
Feb.    14.  New  Jersey.]     Letter  to  Col.  Jeremiah  Wadsworth  [Camp  Rari- 

tan,  New  Jersey].  Order  of  the  12th.  inst.  meant  that  supplies 
over  and  above  those  necessary  for  troops  in  that  quarter  should 
be  laid  up  in  magazine  established  at  Fort  Pitt;  orders  a  similar 
magazine  established  at  Sundbury  on  Susquehannah;  supplies 
for  Pittsburgh  should  be  drawn  from  frontiers  of  Virginia  and 
parts  of  Pennsylvania  contiguous;  those  for  Sundbury  from  west 
side  of  the  Susquehannah;  he  will  make  returns  on  1st  of  every 
month  as  to  quantity  of  provisions  on  hand.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  F°. 
Enclosed  in  a  letter,  Wadsworth  to  Col.  Ephraim  Blame  1779,  Feb.  15. 

1779.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander -in  chief.     ''Head  Quar- 
Mar.    2.  ters."      [Middlebrook,  New  Jersey.]     Order  to  the  Commissary 

General  of  Purchases  [Col.  Jeremiah  Wadsworth,  Camp  Raritan, 
New  Jersey] .  A  larger  magazine  of  provisions  will  be  required  on 
the  Susquehannah  than  that  ordered  in  letter  of  the  14th.  tilt. ; 
orders  him  to  provide  for  3000  men  for  three  months;  provisions 
to  be  procured  as  far  as  practicable  from  the  west  side  of  the  river, 
to  be  "water  borne"  from  Middletown  to  Sundbury;  flour  to  be 
provided  by  May  1st.;  cattle  may  wait  until  the  troops  move; 
provisions  at  Fort  Pitt  not  to  be  dispensed  with  under  any  pre 
tense.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  F". 
Enclosed  in  a  letter,  Royal  Flint  to  Col.  Ephraim  Blaine  1779,  Ma  roll  '1. 

1779.        Wasliing'ton,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     Middlebrook 
April  20.  [New  Jersey].     Letter  to  the  Commissary  General  of  Purchases 

[Col.  Jeremiah  Wadsworth,  Raritan,  New  Jersey].  Since  orders  of 
March  2d.  finds  it  necessary  that  the  magazines  of  provisions  should 
provide  for  4500  men;  Col.  [Ephraim]  Blaine  or  the  one  in  charge 
to  be  requested  to  have  additional  supplies  ready;  wishes  to  know 
by  return  express  condition  of  the  Susquehannah  magazines  and 
again  requests  monthly  reports;  wishes  to  know  the  state  of  sup 
plies  in  the  districts  of  his  deputies.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
F°. 

Enclosed  in  a  letter,  Royal  Flint  to  Col.  Ephraim  Blaine  1779,  April  21. 

1779.     [Washington,   George.]      General  and  commander  in  chief.     Middlebrook, 
May  13.  New  Jersey.     An  account  of  the  various  routes  into  the  country 

of  the  Six  Nations;  distance  and  topography  of  intervening  land 
given;  water  routes  and  character  of  the  navigation  to  the  various 
Indian  settlements;  above  account  obtained  from  the  Delaware 
Indians  in  camp.  A.  I).  2  pp.  F°. 

[1779.]       [Washington,  George.]     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Middlebrook? 

[May-June?]  New  Jersey.]     A  summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from  [Brig.] 

Gen.  [Edward]  Hand,  Colonels  [James?]  Coxe  [Cox?],  [Samuel] 

Patterson  and  Charles  Stewart  ' '  for  the  purpose  of  carrying  out 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  51 

[1779.]     [Washington,  George] — Continued. 

[May-June?]  an  Expedition  against  the  Indians  of  the  Six  Nations."     Nine 

teen  questions  regarding  the  topography  of  the  country,  routes 
and  means  of  transportation  with  answers  thereto  arranged  in 
parallel  columns,  pp.  1-14. 

"Extracts   of    Letters — &   information   from   Sundry   persons 

respecting  the  Indian  settlements distances  of  places — 

&  practicable  routes  by  Land  and  Water —  ''  :  Col.  Zebulon  But 
ler  says  that  the  distance  from  Chemung  to  Wyoming  is  100  miles 
and  the  road  "  impossible  "  except  by  pack  horses.  Capt.  [Ben 
jamin]  Stoddart  [Stoddert]  agrees  with  Butler  respecting  distance 
etc.  from  Chemung  to  Wyoming;  believes  "(but  Genl.  Hand 
differs  from  him  in  it)"  that  Indians  can  assemble  500  warriors 
exclusive  of  Tories  at  Chemung  in  a  few  days;  there  are  several 
less  powerful  towns  within  30  to  50  miles.  Col.  [Thomas]  Hart 
ley  makes  above  distances  the  same;  country  is  hilly  and  swampy; 
Chemung  a  place  of  general  resort  for  Indians  and  Tories;  distance 
from  New  Windsor  to  Wyoming  "  he  calls  120  miles  ".  p.  15. 

Map  of  Cayuga  or  Tioga  branch  of  the  Susquehannah,  "laid 
down  by  guess  from  an  acct.  in  Br.  Genl.  Hands  letter  of  the  31st. 
March  1779."     Notes  of  distances  etc.  of  various  places  given  at 
/  foot  of  map.     p.  16. 

John  Jenkins'  account:  Was  taken  prisoner  in  December,  1777 
and  carried  to  Chemung;  it  is  a  town  of  40  or  50  houses;  New 
town,  10  miles  from  there,  contains  25  houses;  from  Newtown 
to  Catherine's  town  is  20  miles  through  level  open  woods; 
Catherine's  town  is  on  Cenasedaga  lake  and  contains  about  30 
houses;  from  hence  to  a  town  called  Kindoi  is  25  miles  through 
somewhat  closer  woods;  Kindoi  has  about  15  houses;  Cenasedaga 
castle  at  head  of  the  lake  is  25  miles  from  hence;  has  70  or  80 
houses,  a  block  house  and  is  inhabited  by  Senecas;  it  is  25  miles 
to  next  Seneca  town  which  has  about  40  houses;  it  is  40  miles 
from  this  last  to  Indian  settlements  on  the  Chenessie  [Genessee] 
river  "called  in  [Lewis]  Evans  Map  by  the  name  of  Kaskuxsie  or 
L.  Seneca  River"  ;  from  hence  to  Niagara  it  is  100  miles  through 
wet  woody  country;  arrived  at  Niagara  in  December  and  left 
25th.  April;  Niagara  fort  has  but  one  row  of  palisades;  3arnied  ves 
sels  are  constantly  in  the  river  above  the  fort;  garrison  was  com 
manded  by  Lt.  Col.  [Mason]  Bolton;  consisted  of  200  regulars, 
60  or  70  Tories,  and  Indians  constantly  coming  and  going;  on 
being  exchanged  he  returned  by  the  same  route  until  he  came  to 
Cenasedaga  lake  town,  thence  to  Fort  Schuyler  visited  towns  in 
vicinity  of  Cayuga  lake  and  Oneida  castle;  gives  distances  and 
describes  intervening  country;  route  to  Chemung  to  Niagara  via 
Cenasedaga  is  by  Indian  paths  only;  Chenessie  river  and  Cayuga 
lake  the  only  obstacles,  pp.  17-19. 

John  Lord's  account  of  the  way  to  Niagara:  Went  up  the 
Tioga  branch  to  town  in  fork  of  Chenessie  in  4  days;  reached 
Niagara  in  4  days  more;  from  Niagara  to  Gerudegat  creek  "(the 
same  probably  which  Evans  ....  calls  Niederundaguat ) "  along 
Lake  Ontario  is  80  miles;  inarched  to  Cayuga  lake  where  there  is 
a  large  straggling  village;  marched  from  head  of  lake  to  Oswegy 
creek  in  2  days;  country  from  Gerudegat  creek  to  lake  is  level 
and  from  lake  to  Susquehannah  hilly,  p.  20. 


52  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

[1779.]     [Washington,  George] — Continued. 

[May-June?]  John  Shawna  is  well  acquainted   with    the  country;  gives  a 

good  account  of  it;  if  he  can  be  depended  upon  will  make  a  good 
guide,  p.  20.  Endorsed:  "No.  1.  Summary  of  Intelligence 
concerning  the  Susquehannah."  20pp.  F°. 

Entire  document  with  exception  of  endorsement  is  in  Washington's  hand 
writing.  The  nineteen  questions  and  answers  are  arranged  in  four  columns; 
answers  of  Hand,  Cox  and  Patterson  are  copied  in  full,  Stewart's  are  slightly- 
condensed.  The  original  answers  to  these  questions  are  among  the  documents 
received  by  Washington,  in  the  second  division  of  this  calendar.  See:  Hand, 
Edward  Answers  to  19  questions;  Cox,  James  and  Patterson,  Samuel  Answers 
to  19  questions,  and  Stewart,  Charles  Answers  to  16  questions  1779  May-June. 

1779.        [Washing-ton,  George.]     General  and  commander  in  chief .     Sixteen  ques- 
[May-June?]  tions  [propounded  to  Col.  James  Cox  and  Col.  Samuel  Patterson, 

for  obtaining  useful  and  necessary  knowledge  to  carry  on  an 
expedition  against  the  Six  Nations].  Navigation  between  Pitts- 
burg  and  "Wenango"  [Venango]  is  good;  distance  is  110  miles; 
navigation  is  good  for  100  miles  above  Wenango;  there  are  2 
Indian  villages  in  that  distance;  distance  from  head  of  this  navi 
gation  and  also  from  Allegheny  about  100  miles  to  the  Seneca 
towns;  country  is  level  and  there  is  a  good  pack-horse  path 
through  the  Six  Nations  country;  distance  from  head  of  naviga 
tion  of  the  Allegheny  to  head  of  navigation  of  the  Cayuga  branch 
is  supposed  to  be  80  or  90  miles;  there  is  a  path  for  pack-horses 
from  one  to  the  other;  troops  starting  from  Fort  Pitt  against  the 
Six  Nations  would  go  up  the  Ohio  or  Allegheny  river;  they  would 
first  reach  two  Seneca  towns  about  50  miles  above  Wenango;  dis 
tance  from  "Shamong"  [Chemung]  to  Niagara  is  about  150 
miles;  most  accessible  settlements  are  Shamong  on  Cayuga  branch 
and  Catherine['s  town]  on  what  is  called  Cayuga  lake;  naviga 
tion  is  good  to  Shamong  but  no  farther,  country  between  there 
and  Catherine  is  level;  Six  Nations  can  put  3000  men  into  the 
field;  artillery  can  be  transported  by  land  from  Shamong  through 
the  whole  Six  Nations;  there  is  a  good  horse  path  from  the  canoe 
place,  west  branch  of  the  Susquehannah  to  Wenango,  a  distance 
of  80  miles;  people  can  be  hired  to  visit  the  Indian  towns  and 
obtain  all  needful  information  as  to  situation,  distances  etc. 
A.  D.  4  pp.  F°. 

Questions  and  answers  in  parallel  columns.  Twelfth  question  asking  for 
distance  between  these  towns  and  Niagara  and  character  of  the  country  is 
left  unanswered.  Answers  are  in  handwriting  of  Cox  or  Patterson.  See  also: 
Cox  James  and  Patterson,  Samuel  Answers  to  19  questions;  Hand,  Edward 
Answers  to  19  questions;  and  Stewart  Charles  Answers  to  16  questions  1779, 
May-June. 

1779.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
July     5.  ters  New  Windsor"  [New  York.]     Letter  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John] 

Sullivan  [Easton,  Pennsylvania] .  Since  sending  his  letter  of  June 
23d.  has  received  [Sullivan's]  of  June  29th. ;  is  glad  to  find  that  the 
second  arrival  of  stores  was  better  than  the  first;  has  a  letter 
from  [Brig.]  Gen.  [James]  Clinton  of  June  30th.;  is  apprehensive 
that  he  "will  be  exposed  to  imminent  hazard  from  so  great  an 
incumbrance  of  stores";  will  not  interfere  with  his  arrangements 
but  begs  him  to  consider  the  advisability  of  Clinton's  sending 
back  to  Conojaharie  all  stores  not  necessary  for  his  subsistence; 
approves  his  reaching  Tioga  before  Clinton  moves  and  suggests 
that  he  push  on,  if  prudent,  to  Chenango;  considers  1000  men. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  53 

1779.        "Washington,  George — Continued. 

July     5.  too  many  to  detach  for  garrisons,  escorts  etc. ;  his  operating  force 

should  be  as  large  as  possible;  has  written  the  Pennsylvania 
Council  for  a  reenforcement  of  four  or  five  hundred  men  to  garri 
son  such  posts  as  he  may  leave  behind,  protect  convoys  etc.; 
letter  will  be  pressing  and  pointed;  sends  intelligence  received 
from  Canada;  from  the  account  700  men  have  joined  the  savages. 
D.  S.  4  pp.  Q°- 

[1779.]      Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [West  Point? 
[July?]  New  York.]     P^xtract  from  instructions  to  Asst.  Commissary  Gen 

eral  of  Clothing  [George  Meacham?]  at  Newburgh  [New  York]. 
Proportionate  issues  to  be  made  to  200  officers;  maximum  sup 
plies  to  be  allowed  each;  articles  most  needed  to  be  supplied 
first;  no  officer  to  have  both  boots  and  shoes;  scale  of  payment 
for  all  articles  given;  composition  of  militia  staff  named;  line 
officers  receiving  state  supplies  not  to  be  furnished.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  Q°. 

Extract  used  as  evidence  in  court  martial  of  Asst.  Clothier  James  Geary 
1779,  July  30. 

[1779.]       [Washington,  George.]     General  and  commander  in  chief .     [West  Point, 
[Aug?]  New  York.]     A  return  of  the  troops  employed  in  the  Western 

Expedition  [against  the  Six  Nations]  under  command  of  Maj.  Gen. 
[John]  Sullivan.  Tabular  statement  of  number  of  officers  and 
men  in  [Brig.  Gens.  James]  Clinton's,  [Enoch]  Poor's,  [Edward] 
Hand's  and  [William]  Maxwell's  brigades.  A.  D.  1  p.  F°. 

This  return  was  prepared  apparently  as  a  vindication  of  Sullivan's  chatges 
that  he  had  an  insufficient  number  of  troops  for  the  expedition.  See:  Wash 
ington's  letter  to  Sullivan,  May  13,  1779,  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  6, 
264  and  Washington  to  Congress,  Aug.  15,  1779,  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington, 
8,8. 

1779.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .    "  Head  Quarters 
Xov.  25.  West  Point"     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [William]  Woodford,  Haver- 

straw  [New  York].  Wishes  to  be  informed  by  return  express 
when  the  division  will  leave  Haverstraw;  if  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Enoch] 
Poor's  brigade  has  arrived  [Woodford]  may  take  the  short  cut 
toSufferans;  on  arriving  at  Pompton,  [New  Jersey]  he  will  report 
to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene,  who  is  at  "Minis  town," 
[New  Jersey]  for  orders;  earnestly  requests  that  the  new  clothes 
for  the  men  be  saved  as  much  as  possible  while  "hutting". 
Franked:  "Go.  Washington."  1  p.  F°. 
Signature  lacking. 

1779.        Washington,    George.     Genera  land  commander  in  chief.     Morristown 
Dec.     6.  [New  Jersey].      Letter  to   [Brig.]   Gen.    [William]    Woodford 

[Camp].  It  is  highly  probable  that  the  Virginia  troops  will  be 
moved  south  shortly;  wishes  the  intention  carefully  concealed; 
he  is  to  make  every  preparation  to  move  but  will  continue  to 
erect  huts  as  heretofore.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1779.        Washington,   George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Morristown, 
Dec.    13.  New  Jersey.     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.  [William]  Woodford  [Camp?]. 

Gives  route  to  be  followed  by  the  Virginia  troops;  enjoins  vigi 
lance  to  prevent  desertions;  compliments  the  corps;  enlarges  upon 
the  duties  of  an  officer.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  F°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  8, 135.  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  6,  417. 


54  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCEIPTS. 

1780.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .    "  Head  Quarters, 
Jan.    22.  Morristown"  [New  Jersey.]     Circular  letter  to  the  [corps  com 

manders?].  Inspector  General's  [Frederick  William  Augustus 
Henry  Ferdinand  Baron  von  Steuben's]  reports  show  a  condition 
of  things  as  to  discipline  that  can  not  be  tolerated;  number  of 
absentees  is  far  greater  than  it  should  be;  each  regiment  is  to  be 
carefully  examined  and  this  abuse  corrected;  too  many  officers 
are  furloughed  at  one  time;  number  of  non-commissioned  officers 
excessive  in  some  corps  and  insufficient  in  others;  where  this 
condition  exists  exchanges  must  be  made;  practice  of  employ 
ing  officers  in  stations  unauthorized  by  the  establishment  is  to 
be  stopped;  encloses  reports  of  the  last  inspection  which  show 
other  defects;  general  regard  for  regulation's  is  exceedingly  slight; 
calls  particular  attention  to  absences  in  the  10th.  Pennsylvania; 
Capt.  [Jacob]  Ashmead  should  be  ordered  to  his  post  at  once  or 
superseded;  light  infantry  in  3d.  and  5th.  regiments  should  lie 
proportioned  properly  and  the  5th.  company's  incorporation  in 
the  9th.  regiment  rectified;  one  or  two  officers  from  each  brigade 
should  be  sent  to  collect  the  absent  men.  L.  S.  4  pp.  F°. 

1780.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    "Head  Quarters 
"Jan.    27.  Morris  Town"  [New  Jersey.]     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael] 

Greene  [Morristown].  Has  considered  the  resolutions  [of  Con 
gress]  of  Dec.  27th.  and  Jan.  14th.  relating  to  express  service;  "it 
will  be  necessary  for  you  to  govern  yourself  by  the  first  mentioned 
Act  with  respect  to  expresses  except  in  the  following  instances — 
The  Main  Army  The  Post  in  the  Highlands  and  at  Fishkills  [New 
York]  and  at  Fort  Pitt  [Pennsylvania]";  number  of  expresses  to 
be  retained  at  these  posts.  Contemporary  Copy.  1  p.  Q°. 

1780.        Washington,    George.     General   and   commander  in  chief.      Morristown 
Feb.  24.  [New  Jersey].     Letter  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Arthur]  St.  Clair  [Spring 

field,  New  Jersey].  Regrets  that  the  state  of  the  ice  prevented 
his  projected  enterprise;  orders  him  to  headquarters  on  Monday 
next  [Feb.  28th.  ] ;  court  martial  of  Lt,  Col.  [John  Eager?]  Howard 
has  been  delayed  for  want  of  his  evidence;  invites  him  to  dine  on 
Monday.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1780.         [Harrison,   Robert  Hanson].      Lt.  col.  /aid  aid  <!<>  camp  to  Washington. 
[March  21?]  [Morristown,    New   Jersey.]      Copy  of   resolves  of  Continental 

Congress  of  March  8,  1779;  June  28,  1779,  and  March  21,  1780. 
A.  D.     2  pp.     F°. 
Printed:  Journals  of  Congress  of  given  dates. 

1780.         [Harrison,   Robert  Hanson].     Lt.  col.  and.  aid  </e  <-ami>  to  Wash'niyton. 
[May  19?]  [Morristown,    New   Jersey.]     Copy   of   resolves   of   Continental 

Congress  of  May  19.     A.  D.     3pp.     F°. 
Printed:  Journals  of  Congress  of  given  date. 

1780.        Washing-ton,    George.      General   and   commander  in,  chief.      Morristown 
May  26.  [New  Jersey] .    Pardon  of  Emanuel  Evans,  Cornelius  Nix,  Thomas 

Brown,  Joseph  Infelt,  John  Earhart,  Matthew  Bell,  James  Han- 
ley,  Lancaster  Lighthall,  Thomas  Clark  and  Thomas  Colvin  under 
sentence  of  death  by  court  martial.  I).  S.  Washington's  seal 
attached.  Countersigned  "Robt.  H.  Harrison  Secy  "  Endorsed:. 
"  Pardon  sundry  deserters  May  26,  1780".  1  p.  F°. 


T"- : 

CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1780.        Washington,   George.     General  and  commander    in  chief.     [Springfield, 
June  New  Jersey.]      Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia.     Numbers 

present  and  expected  at  Springfield;  regiments  by  counties,  num 
bers  and  commanders  names.  Various  notes  in  Washington's 
handwriting.  Endorsed  by  Washington :  ' '  An  imperfect  &  more 
than  probably — an  enlarged  acct.  of  the  Jersey  Militia  at  Spring 
field  June.  1780"  2pp.  Q°. 
Probably  sent  to  Brig.  Gen.  Henry  Knox.  Names  given  in  index. 

1780.        Washington,  George.      General,  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Aug.  20.  ters,  Orangetown "   [New  Jersey].    Letter  to  Major  [Henry]  Lee. 

Has  received  a  petition  from  Joshua  Anderson  in  consequence  of 
Capt.  [John]  Rudolph  seizing  his  horse;  [Washington's]  orders 
directed  seizure  of  horses  and  cattle  of  disaffected  persons  only; 
directs  that  the  horse  be  returned.  Contemporary  copy  with 
attestation  and  signature  of  Richard  Varick  "  Secy,  to  the  Commr. 
in  Chief".  1  p.  F°. 

1780.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  'in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Sept.  6.  ters."      [Hopper  House,  Bergen  County,  New  Jersey.]     Warrant 

to  [Col.]  Clement  Biddle  [Camp  at  Steenrapie,  New  Jersey]. 
Necessity  compels  authorization  to  impress  forage  and  secure  pas 
turage  for  horses  of  the  army;  same  to  be  procured  within  15 
miles  of  camp;  inhabitants  to  be  indemnif  ed  for  all  seizures;  this 
warrant  to  remain  in  force  for  10  days.  D.  S.  Countersigned  by 
Robt.  H.  Harrison.  1  p.  F°. 

[1780.]       [Washington,  George].     General  and  commander  in  cliitf.     [Passaic  Falls? 

[Nov.      ]  New  Jersey.]     Letter  to  Brig.  Gen.   [Edward]  Hand  [Camp?]. 

Orders  him  to  take  command  of  the  expedition  against  the 
enemy's  posts  on  north  end  of  York  Island  [New  York];  high 
opinion  held  of  his  abilities  makes  following  observations  to  be 
regarded  as  hints  and  not  positive  instructions;  success  depends 
upon  concealment  and  celerity  of  movement  previous  to  the 
attack;  boats  on  river  to  be  stopped;  van-guard  to  kindle  no  fires 
and  men  to  be  forbidden  to  walk  about;  is  to  wait  until  dark 
before  passing  Fort  Montgomery  and  Dunderburg;  confidential 
person  to  answer  sentry  at  Kings  Ferry;  directs  them  to  place 
where  they  are  to  remain  concealed  during  the  day;  on  following 
night  are  to  proceed  with  same  precautions  to  the  rendezvous  on 
Jersey  shore  where  baggage  is  to  be  left  and  scheme  fully  unfolded 
to  every  officer;  minute  instructions  to  be  issued  and  van  guard  to 
be  told  off  under  picked  and  tried  officers;  ' '  is  better  to  have  hours 
to  spare  than  to  be  two  minutes  after  the  time  for  the  attack"; 
flanking  boats  to  act  as  scouts;  are  to  set  adrift  every  boat 
along  shore  to  prevent  information  getting  across;  landing  to  be 
made  at  Col.  [Lewis?]  Morris'  [jr?]  house,  said  to  be  [Brig.] 
Gen.  [Thomas?]  Musgrove's  quarters;  instructions  for  dividing 
his  forces  and  lines  of  march  to  different  points  of  attack,  Forts 
Try  on,  George  and  Knyphausen;  strategy  to  be  exercised;  disposi 
tions  in  case  of  partial  success;  signals  to  be  used  and  their  mean 
ing;  general  instructions  in  case  of  repulse;  line  of  retreat; 
notification  of  failure  to  be  sent  that  supporting  parties  may 
countermarch.  A.  L.  8  pp.  F°. 
Much  mutilated. 


56  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1781.         [Washington,  George.]     General  and  commander  in  chief.    Weathersfield 
May  22.  [Connecticut].     Estimate  of   troops  that  it  is  possible  to  bring 

into  the  field  to  operate  against  New  York.  Tabular  statements; 
enemy's  strength.  Endorsed  by  Stephen  Moylan:  "May  1781 
Estimate  of  the  force  which  it  is  supposed  we  shall  be  able  to  bring 
into  the  Field  in  case  of  an  operation  agt.  New  York — A  Copy  of 
this  was  given  to  Count  Rochambeau  at  Weathersfield".  A.  D. 
1  p.  F". 

[1781.]      Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     [New  Windsor? 

[June    ]  New  York.]     Instructions  to  secret  agents  in  New  York.     Are  to 

' '  inquire  minutely ' '  regarding  size  of  garrisons  in  and  around  New 
York;  report  in  detail  all  accessions  or  troops  detached;  ascertain 
if  possible  the  size  of  forts,  number  of  guns  in  each  and  disposition 
of  troops  upon  an  alarm;  report  number  and  size  of  ships  in  the 
harbor,  also  any  details  concerning  reenforcements.  1  p.  F". 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Varick. 

1781.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .     [Peekskill,  New 
July     1.  York.]     "  After  Orders. "     Hour  of  march  and  order  to  be  fol 

lowed;  composition  of  the  different  divisions;  [Major]  Generals 
[Samuel  Holden]  Parsons,  [Benjamin]  Lincoln  and  [Robert] 
Howe  to  command  divisions;  Lt.  Cols.  [William  Stephens] 
Smith,  [Isaac]  Sherman  and  [George]  Reid  to  command  brigades; 
instructions  as  to  advance  and  rear  guard;  flanks  to  be  protected; 
Quartermaster  General  [Col.  Timothy  Pickering]  to  furnish  the 
route;  rear  guard  to  parade  at  3  p.  m.  before  "Commissary 
[Matthew?]  Irwins  Quarters";  "The  Officers  of  the  Day  and 
those  Commanding  Battalions  and  Platoons  will  be  answerable 
that  no  man  quits  his  Platoon  on  any  Pretense".  Endorsed: 
"Peekskill,  July  1st.  1781 — After  Orders — March  of  the  Army". 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  F°. 

[1781?]      [Washington,  George.]     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Phillipsburg? 
[July-Aug?]  New  York.]     Estimate  of  French  forces.     Regiments  and  their 

strength;    Bourbonnais,    Soissonnais,    Saintonge    [Royal]    Deux 
Ponts  and  Lauzun's  [Legion].     A.  D. 
Fragment. 

[1781?]       [Washington,  George.]     General  and  commander  in  chief .     [Phillipsburg? 
[July-Aug?]  New  York.]      Estimate  of    British  troops   in  New  York  City. 

Rangers,   Highlanders,   Volunteers,   Marine  Artillery   and    City 
Militia.     A.  D. 
Fragment. 

1781.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Headquarters 
Oct.  20-26.  near  Yorktown,  Virginia.]     Regimental  orders.     Oct.  20.     Brig. 

Gen.  [Moses]  Hazen's  brigade  to  parade  at  10  o'clock  tomorrow; 
return  to  be  made  of  axes  issued  during  the  siege.  After  orders: 
Congratulates  Army  on  the  glorious  event  of  yesterday  [surrender 
of  Lord  Cornwallis] ;  generous  aid  of  French  has  contributed  to 
the  victory;  extends  thanks  to  the  French  officers,  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean 
Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau,  [Lt.]  Gen. 
[Antoine  Charles  du  Houx,]  Baron  de  Viomenil,  [Maj.  Gen. 
Francois  Jean,]  Chevalier  de  Chastellux,  [Claude  Henri  Count 
de]  "Marquis"  St.  Simon,  [Maj.  Gen.  Charles  Joseph  Hyacinthe 
du  Houx  Marquis  de]  "  Count  du"  Viomenil  and  B[rig.]  G[en. 
Claude  Gabriel]  de  Choisy  [Choisi];  Rochambeau  requested  to 


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1781.       Washing-ton,  George — Continued. 

Oct.  20-26.  thank  the  French  officers  and  soldiers  and  present  "the  Pieces  of 

brass"  to  the  regiments  of  "Agnois  and  Deaupoints"  [Agenois 
and  Deux  Fonts]. 

Oct.  25. — [Regimental  orders.]  Appoints  Brig.  Gen.  Hazen,  Lt. 
Col.  [Peter]  Adams,  Major  J[ames]  Hamilton,  B[rigade?]  Major 
[Capt.  Richard?]  Lloyd,  [officers  of  the  day]  for  tomorrow; 
Hazen's  brigade  to  furnish  guards;  Inspector  of  the  division  that 
furnishes  the  guards  will  receive  orders  from  Maj.  Gen.  [Arthur] 
St.  Clair;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne's  brigade  will  furnish 
the  working  parties.  After  orders:  Directions  regarding  run 
away  slaves  and  mulattoes;  D[avid?]  Ross  appointed  superintend 
ent  of  same;  lists  must  be  sent  to  Ross;  discharge  of  firearms  in 
vicinity  of  camp  prohibited. 

Oct.  26. — [Regimental  orders.]  Appoints  Maj.  Gen.  St.  Clair, 
Lt.  Col.  [Josiah]  Harmar,  Maj.  [Evan]  Edwards,  B[rigade] 
M[ajor,  Capt.  Richard?]  Cox  [officers  of  the  day]  for  tomor 
row;  Wayne's  brigade  to  furnish  working  parties  tomorrow. 
Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  F°. 

Incomplete.  Part  of  after  orders,  Oct.  20,  printed:  Baker,  Itinerary  of 
Washington,  1775-83,  p.  240.  Complete  orders,  Oct.  20,  25  and  2<>,  printed: 
Smith,  Orderly  Book  of  the  Siege  of  Yorktown.  pp.  45-54. 

1781.  Washington,   George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.      "Camp  near 
Oct.  25.  York"  [Virginia.]   Orders  to  the  Commissary  General  of  Prisoners 

[Abraham  Skinner] .  Designates  the  different  regiments  of  prison 
ers  to  be  quartered  at  Winchester  and  those  to  be  quartered  at 
Fort  Frederick.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Q°. 

[1781.]       [Washington,  George.]     General  and  commander  in  chief.     [Yorktown, 
[Oct.      ]  Virginia.  ]    Memorandum  [of  points  to  be  considered  in  the  capitu 

lation].  Necessary  "To  answer  the  queries  of  Mr.  [David]  Ross." 
Respecting  horses  in  possession  of  enemy,  there  are  two  points  of 
view :  dragoon  horses  and  officers'  horses,  taken  in  action  or  stolen 
from  citizens;  best  manner  of  benefiting  the  American  officers  to 
be  considered;  "to  what  extent  Goods  in  the  Clot  heir's  and  Qr. 
Masters  departmt.  can  be  provided  for  the  Army  under  the  Articles 
of  Capitulation."  A.  D.  1  p.  F°. 

1782.  Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Philadelphia. 
Jan.  14.  Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de 

Rochambeau  [Williamsburg,  Virginia].  Transmits  a  packet 
received  from  Sir  Henry  Clinton;  has  mentioned  to  [Lt.]  Col. 
[Jean  Baptiste]  Ternant  that  his  exchange  was  complete;  Capts. 
[John?]  Bert  and  [Bellecour]  le  Brun  are  at  Charlottesville  [Vir 
ginia]  with  Col.  [Charles]  Armand  [Tufin,  Marquis  de  la  Rouerie]; 
if  [Francis,]  Lord  Rawdon  is  to  be  exchanged  he  should  be  con 
sidered  a  Brigadier;  Brig.  Gen.  [William]  Moultrie  should  be 
obtained  for  him.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by  Rochambeau.  2  pp.  F°. 

1782.       Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in,  chief.     Philadelphia. 
Jan.  16.  Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de 

Rochambeau  [Williamsburg,  Virginia].  Has  received  his  letter 
and  will  make  the  utmost  exertions  to  prepare  for  combined 
operations;  congratulates  him  on  the  birth  of  the  Dauphin.  L.  S. 
1  p.  F°. 


58  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  hi  chief.     Philadelphia. 

Feb.     9.  Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de 

Roehambeau     [Williamsburg,     Virginia,]     relating    to    military 

matters  and  the  campaign  in  the  Carolina.".     L.  S.     4  pp.     F°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  9,  441.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  8,  236. 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Philadelphia. 
Feb.  12.  Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count 

de  Roehambeau  [Williamsburg,  Virginia].  Requested  him  by 
letter  of  Dec.  10th.  to  grant  passports  on  application  of  David  Ross 
for  vessels  laden  with  tobacco  for  payment  for  goods  purchased  of 
British  merchants  at  Yorktinvn;  passports  not  granted  by  [Con 
tinental]  Congress  may  not  be  recognized  as  valid  by  privateers; 
requests  him  therefore  to  refer  all  applications  to  Secretary  of 
Congress  [Charles  Thomson] ;  has  written  Ross  to  this  effect;  has 
received  his  letter  of  30th  ult. ;  thanks  him  for  advancing  pro 
visions  to  British  hospital  at  Gloucester;  requests  him  to  continue 
to  do  so;  [Robert]  Morris  will  repay  him;  better  to  keep  prisoners 
than  to  dismiss  them  on  parole  as  violation  of  same  by  privates 
would  take  place  and  could  not  be  detected ;  approves  proposed 
exchange  of  convalescents  captured  on  the  ship  Bonetta  for  equal 
number  of  British  at  Gloucester.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

1782.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     Philadelphia. 
Feb.  21.  Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count 

de  Roehambeau  [Williamsburg,  Virginia].  Has  received  his 
letter  of  5th.  inst.  to  which  [Washington's]  letters  of  9th.  and 
12th.  will  serve  as  answer;  requested  by  letters  of  Jan.  14th.  and 
Feb.  9,  that  he  negotiate  the  exchange  of  Brig.  Gen.  [Francis] 
Lord  Rawdon  for  Brig.  Gen.  [William]  Moultrie;  latter  has,  how 
ever,  been  exchanged  for  Lt.  Gen.  [John]  Burgoyne;  asks  him  to 
propose  to  Sir  Henry  Clinton  the  exchange  of  Rawdon  for 
Brig.  Gen.  [Charles]  "Scot"  of  Virginia;  [Armand  Louis  de 
Gontaut,]  Due  de  Lauzun  has  arrived  safe  in  France;  the  ship 
Andromache  also  is  safe  as  answers  have  been  received  to  [Wash 
ington's]  letters  sent  to  Spain.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

1782.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     Philadelphia. 
Feb.  23.  Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donation  de  Vimeure,]  Count 

[de]  Roehambeau,  Williamsburg,  Virginia.  Has  received  his 
letter  of  10th.  inst.;  was  sorry  to  learn  of  the  loss  of  the  ship  Dili- 
gente  commanded  by  Chevalier  [  ]  Clonard;  approved  in  a 
former  letter  [Feb.  12th.]  exchange  of  British  convalescents  for 
those  captured  in  the  ship  Bonetta;  the  120  incurables  sent  away 
with  Capt.  [  ]  Richardson  are  good  riddance;  [Robert]  Morris 
will  reimburse  him  for  supplies  sent  to  those  remaining;  thanks 
him  for  his  donation  to  "our  Hospital  "  at  Williamsburg;  Lt.  Col. 
[Francis]  Mentges  mentioned  that  his  bill  drawn  on  the  Pay 
master  General  [John  Pierce]  for  50  French  crowns  had  been 
protested;  explains;  amount  will  be  paid  to  [Benoit  Joseph  de] 
Tarle;  news  from  the  island  of  St.  Thomas  is  true  in  part;  [Fran 
cois  Claude  Armour,]  Marquis  du  Bouillie  [de  Bouille]  and  [Fran 
cois  Joseph  Paul,]  Count  de  Grasse  [-Tilly]  landed  on  the  island 
of  St.  Kitts  and  are  now  besieging  the  garrison  of  that  place  on 


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1782.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

Feb.  23.  Brimstone  Hill;  has  news  of  an  action  between  de  Grasse  and 

Admiral  [Viscount  Samuel]  Hood;  thanks  him  for  celebrating  his 
birthday.  L.  S.  3  pp.  F°. 

1782.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Philadelphia. 
Mar.  19.  Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Yimeure,]  Count 

de  Rochambeau  [Williarnsburg,  Virginia].     Movements  of  the 
French  Army  in  Virginia  and  of  the  enemy  in  South  Carolina 
and  Georgia;  naval  victories.     L.  S     2  pp.     F°. 
Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  8,  259.     Mag.  Amer.  Hist.  7,  25. 

1782.        Washing-ton,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Apr.  23.  ters  Newburgh  "  [New  York.]     Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste 

Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Williamsburg, 
Virginia].  Has  received  his  letter  of  the  6th.  inst,  with  com 
munication  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene  of  10th.  ult.;  is 
persuaded  that  no  reenforcement  will  be  sent  from  New  York  to 
the  Carolinas  by  the  enemy;  is  impatient  for  news  from  Europe; 
will  meet  him  as  proposed  as  soon  as  occasion  shall  demand; 
transports  from  Charleston  have  brought  some  broken  corps 
captured  with  [Charles]  Lord  Cornwallis;  the  rumored  intention 
of  the  enemy  to  take  another  port  would  benefit  [the  American 
cause].  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1782.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
May     5.  ters"    [Newburgh,    New  York.]     Letter  to  [Lt.]    Gen.   James 

Robertson  [New  York].  Has  received  his  letter  of  1st.  inst.; 
has  not  receded  from  position  taken  in  letter  of  April  21st.  to  Sir 
Henry  Clinton;  orders  have  been  given  to  select  a  British  officer 
for  retaliation.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  F°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  10,  2.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  8,  281. 

1782.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
May     5.  ters  Newburgh"  [New  York.]     Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste 

Donatien  de  Vimeure,  Count  de  Rochambeau,  Williamsburg,  Vir 
ginia,]  concerning  present  situation  of  affairs  and  army  matters. 
L.  S.     4  pp.     F°. 
Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  8,  288.     Mag.  Amer.  Hist.  7,  25. 

1782.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 

June  24.  ters  Newburgh"  [New  York.]     Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste 

Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  [de]  Rochambeau  [Williamsburg, 

Virginia,]  concerning  approaching  campaign.     L.  S.     4  pp.     F°. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  8,  314.    Mag.  Amer.  Hist.  7,  26. 

1782.        Washing-ton,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     "  Head  Quar- 
June  24.  ters  Newburgh"  [New  York.]     Letter  to  [Lt,  Gen.  Jean  Bap 

tiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  [de]  Rochambeau  [Williams 
burg,  Virginia].  Received  his  letter  of  8th.  inst.  at  moment  of 
sending  enclosed  one;  agrees  with  his  idea  of  not  moving  the 
French  troops  but  leaves  it  entirely  with  him  to  act  as  circum 
stances  demand;  places  no  reliance  on  news  of  the  evacuation  of 
Charlestown  [South  Carolina]  and  Savannah  [Georgia] ;  believes 
contrary  is  the  case;  has  many  things  to  communicate  that  he 
will  not  trust  to  paper.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 


-60  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1782.        Washing-ton,     George.     General    and   commander    in   chief.     Newburgh 
Aug.     4.  [New  York.]    Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Yi- 

meure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Baltimore,  Maryland].  Apolo 
gizes  for  opening  enclosed  letter  by  mistake;  was  expecting  dis 
patches  from  Sir  Guy  Carleton;  enemy  are  detaching  from  New 
York  three  regiments  said  to  be  for  Charleston  [South  Carolina] ; 
cannot  tell  if  the  French  fleet  now  on  the  coast  will  divert  them. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Aug.  10.  ters,"   [Newburgh,  New  York.]     Letter  to  [Louis  Philippe  de 

Regaud,]  Marquis  de  Yaudreuil  [Boston,]  respecting  his  proposed 
attack  on  Penobscot.     Contemporary  copy.     7  pp.     F°. 
Enclosed  in  Washington,  George  Letter  to  Rochambeau  1782,  Aug.  11. 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    "Head  Quarters 
Aug.  11.  Newburgh"    [New  York.]     Letter  to  [Lt.   Gen.  Jean  Baptiste 

Donatien  de  Yimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Baltimore,  Mary 
land].  Has  received  his  letter  and  correspondence  with  [Louis 
Philippe  de  Regaud,]  Marquis  de  Yaudreuil  by  [Brig.]  Gen. 
[Claude  Gabriel]  "deChoisey"  [Choisi];  encloses  copy  of  [Wash 
ington's]  letter  to  Vaudreuil  and  also  copy  of  letter  to  Governor 
[John]  Hancock  [of  Massachusetts]  on  the  subject;  is  sorry  to 
hear  of  sickness  among  his  troops;  much  talk  from  New  York  of 
peace  negotiations.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F". 

1782.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  cliief.     "Head  Quar- 
Aug.  16.  ters  Newburgh"   [New  York.]     Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Bap 

tiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Baltimore, 
Maryland,]  concerning  probabilities  of  peace  and  advising  a 
junction  of  forces.  L.  S.  5  pp.  F°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  10,  63.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  8,  33  (with  omission).    Mag.  Amer.  Hist.  7,  '27. 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
Sept.  29.  ters"   [Yerplancks  Point,  New  York.]     "Sunday."      Letter  to 

[Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Roch 
ambeau  [Yerplancks].  Yisited  the  old  camp  site  at  Philipsburg 
[New  York];  pasturage  and  forage  obtainable  there  is  good ;  gives 
reasons  for  moving  the  Army  to  that  place;  can  put  a  temporary 
stop  to  any  expedition  to  West  Indies  attempted  by  the  enemy; 
if  move  is  decided  upon,  cannot  be  ready  on  account  of  teams 
before  end  of  this  or  beginning  of  next  week.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "  Head  Quarters 
Nov.    3.  Newburgh"  [New  York.]    Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Dona 

tien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Hartford,  Connecti- 
'  cut].     Has  received  his  letter  of  30th.  ult. ;  in  last  letter  informed 

him  that  14  ships  of  the  line  and  7  frigates  had  sailed  from  New 
York  on  26th.  ult. ;  has  not  heard  of  the  remainder  sailing  nor  of 
the  evacuation  of  Charleston  [South  Carolina] ;  nothing  has  trans 
pired  beyond  what  is  in  enclosed  papers;  encloses  several  letters 
to  his  care;  one  to  [Louis  Philippe  de  Regaud,]  Marquis  de  Yau 
dreuil,  which  he  will  please  forward.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  61 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    "Head  Quarters" 
Nov.  12.  [Newburgh,  New  York.]     Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Dona- 

tien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Bolton?  Connecticut]. 
Received  his  letter  from  Bolton;  packet  for  the  Minister  of  France 
[Anne  Cesar  Chevalier  de  la  Luzerne]  was  forwarded  at  once;  has 
no  positive  intelligence  of  the  evacuation  of  Charleston  but  thinks 
it  has  taken  place;  will  inform  him  as  soon  as  it  is  certain.  L.  S. 
lp.  Q». 

1782.        Washing-ton,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    "  Head  Quarters " 
Nov.  25.  [Newburgh,  New  York.]    Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Dona 

tion  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Providence?  Rhode 
Island].  Has  received  his  letter  of  22d. ;  the  packet  for  the 
[French]  Minister  [Anne  C£sar  Chevalier  de  la  Luzerne]  was  for 
warded;  has  no  direct  advices  from  Charleston  [South  Carolina]; 
encloses  latest  New  York  and  Philadelphia  papers;  when  he  has 
finished  with  them  wishes  them  forwarded  to  the  Admiral  [Louis 
Philippe  de  Regaud,  Marquis  de  Vaudreuil];  reports  of  [Richard] 
Lord  Howe's  fleet  and  surrender  of  Gibraltar  not  very  authentic; 
has  i  ccounts  that  four  British  regiments  are  under  orders  at  New 
York  for  embarkation.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1782-83.  Washington,  George.  General  and  commander  in  chief.  Orderly  Book 
Nov.  26- Jan.  17.  containing  orders  issued  at  Newburgh,  New  York,  1782,  Nov.  26- 
1783,  Jan.  17.  At  the  close  is  a  translation  of  a  letter  from  the 
Chevalier  de  la  Luzerne  to  Gen.  Washington  and  the  American 
Army,  in  response  to  congratulations  on  the  birth  of  the  Dauphin. 
1  vol.  8°.  pp.  126. 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .    Newburgh  [New 
Dec.   14.  York].     Letter  to  His  Excellency  Elias  Boudinot  [Philadelphia]. 

Subscribed  20  or  25  guineas  last  winter  towards  the  support  of  the 
children  of  the  late  Rev.  [James]  Caldwell;  now  wishes  to  know 
to  whom  he  should  pay  the  money;  Mrs.  [Martha]  Washington 
sends  her  regards.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  8". 

1782.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief .    Newburgh  [New 
Dec.   14.  York].     Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,] 

Count  de  Rochambeau  [Newburgh].  Cannot  permit  a  departure 
from  "this  Country  without  repeating  to  you  the  high  sense  I 
entertain  of  the  Services  you  have  rendered  America";  expresses 
the  feelings  of  his  personal  friendship;  wishes  him  a  safe  voyage. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  10,  116.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  8,  368. 

1782.  Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief '.     "  Head  Quarters 
Dec.  29.  Newburgh"   [New  York.]      Letter  to    [Lt.  Gen.  Jean   Baptiste 

Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Philadelphia,] 
respecting  the  two  cannon  presented  by  Congress.  A.  L.  S. 
1  p.  F°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  10,  116  (note).    Sparks,  Writings  of 
Washington,  8,  368  (note). 

1783.  Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Newburgh  [New 
Feb.     9.  York].     Extracts  from  general  orders.     Orders  a  board  of  all  the 

general  officers  in   the  cantonment  to  meet  on  Thursday  next 


62  CALENDAK    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1783.        Washing-ton,  George  —  Continued. 

Feb.  9.  [Feb..  12th.]  at  place  to  be  designated  by  Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio] 

Gates  to  consider  Brig.  Gen.  [Moses]  Hazen's  memorial  respect 
ing  a  court  martial  and  the  conduct  of  [Thomas]  Edwards,  Judge- 
Advocate  thereof. 

Feb.  20.  Above  board  having  considered  the  memorial  and  dismissed 

the  first  charge  as  being  without  the  jurisdiction  of  a  military 
court  and  found  the  second  and  third  charges  unsupported,  the 
Commander  in  chief  [Washington]  approves  the  foregoing 
report.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  F°. 

1783.        Walker,  Benjamin.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  dc   camp   to   WasJihtgtoii.     "Head 
Feb.   16.  Quarters"  [Newburgh,  New  York.]     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Hora 

tio]  Gates,.  Ellison's  [near  New  Windsor,  New  York].  His 
Excellency  [Washington]  wishes  opinion  of  board  of  general 
officers  as  to  extent  of  operation  of  a  sentence  of  an  officer  by  a 
court-martial,  to  suspension  for  a  given  time.  A.  L.  S. 

Reply  to  above:  Opinion  of  board  is  that  the  officer  so  sen 
tenced  is  suspended  from  "Command  pay  and  all  other  emolu 
ments  &  is  not  under  military  control."  A.  L.  S.,  "Horatio 
Gates  —  Maj.  Gen.  Presdt."  Endorsed  by  Gates:  "Report  of  a 
Board  of  General  Officers  held  16th  Feby.  1783  Cantonment  of 
New  Windsor  —  Present:  Major  Generals  Gates,  Howe,  Knox  —  - 
Brigadier  Generals  Huntington,  Hand,  Dayton,  Putnam."  2  pp. 


1783.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief  .     Newburgh  [New 
April   3.  York].      Extracts   from   general   orders.      Appoints   Brig.    Gen. 

[Jedidiah]  Huntington  and  Colonels  [Philip  Van]  Cortlandt  and 
[Lewis]  Nicola  a  court  of  inquiry  to  examine  into  the  conduct  of 
Brig.  Gen.  [Moses]  Hazeu  and  other  officers  respecting  their 
assertions  concerning  Major  James  R[andolph]  Reid. 

May  29.  Accepts  the  following  report  of  the  court  ordered  on  April  3, 

and  directs  that  it  be  made  public:  From  an  investigation  of  the 
court  martial  of  Gen.  Hazen  in  1780,  Brig.  Gen.  [John]  Stark  Presi 
dent,  the  court  cannot  find  reason  to  justify  the  assertions  alluded 
to  in  above  orders.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Fu. 

1783.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
May     3.  ters"   [Newburgh,  New  York].      Proclamation  announcing  deci 

sion  of  a  board  of  c  cers,  Brig.  Gen.  [James]  Greaton,  President, 
and  voting  Sergt.  Elijah  Churchill,  2d.  regiment  of  light  dragoons 
"  Honorary  Badge  of  Military  Merit"  for  gallant  action  at  Fort 
St.  George  and  Fort  Stongo,  Long  Island.  "  By  His  Excellency's 
Command  Jona.  Trumbull  Junr.  Secy."  Endorsed:  "Certificate 
for  Badge  of  Military  Merit  granted  to  Sergeant  Churchill  2d. 
Light  Dragoons  to  Sergt.  Brown  5th.  Connt.  to  Sergeant  Bissell 
2d.  Connt." 

On  verso  is  written  a  resolve  of  the  Continental  Congress, 
[Philadelphia]  April  23,  1783,  establishing  the  time  of  expiration 
of  enlistments  and  allowing  non-commissioned  officers  and  pri 
vates  to  retain  their  arms  on  being  mustered  out.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  F°. 

Resolve  of  Congress  printed:  Journals  of  Congress  of  given  date. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  63 

1783.        Washington,    George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     ''Head  Qrs. 
May  10.  Newburgh"   [New  York.]     Letter  to   [Lt.  Gen.  Jean   Baptiste 

Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Paris].  Con 
gratulates  him  on  his  safe  arrival  [in  France]  ;  acknowledges  the 
great  help  given  by  France  in  the  Revolution ;  country  has  become 
tranquil  since  the  preliminary  articles  were  ratified;  British  still 
continue  at  New  York;  has  had  a  conference  with  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir 
Guy]  Carleton  at  Dobbs  Ferry  [New  York] ;  was  informed  by 
him  that  he  had  sent  6,000  Refugees  or  Loyalists  to  Halifax  and 
other  parts  of  Nova  Scotia;  he  is  making  efforts  to  have  his  troops 
withdrawn ;  nothing  definite  can  be  considered  until  the  anxiously 
looked  for  definitive  treaty  arrives.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

1783.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     "Head  Quar- 
June  11.  ters,  Newburgh  "  [New  York.]     Circular  letter  to- [the  Governors 

of  the  different  States]  on  disbanding  the  Army.  The  four  great 
objects  necessary  to  be  kept  in  view  to  insure  a  stable  and  lasting 
government  are  dwelt  upon  at  length  and  the  troops  that  served 
under  him  are  recommended  to  the  care  of  the  States.  L.  S. 
20  pp.  F". 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  10,  254,  under  date  of  June  8. 
Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  8,  439,  under  date  of  June  8.  Copies  of 
this  letter  are  dated  June  8  and  June  IS.  It  was  presented  to  Congress  for 
approval  June  11. 

1783.        Washington,  George.      General  and  commander  in  chief.     "HeadQuar- 
June  24.  ters  Newburgh"  [New  York.]     Letter  to  the  general  officers  of 

the  Army.  Requests  their  opinion  on  three  questions  proposed 
concerning  the  controversy  between  Brig.  Gen.  [Moses]  Hazen 
and  Major  [James  Randolph]  Reid;  encloses  original  papers  on 
the  subject;  gives  list  of  papers  enclosed.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1783.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    Princeton  [New 
Oct.  15.  Jersey].    Letter  to  Lt.  Gen.  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,] 

Count  de  Rochambeau  [Paris?].  Thanks  him  for  kind  sentiments 
in  his  letters  of  April  14th  and  July  13th;  as  mentioned  in  letter 
of  May  10th  [Washington]  does  not  think  hecan  visit  France;  Con 
gress  is  to  establish  its  permanent  seat  on  the  Falls  of  the  Dela 
ware,  near  Trenton;  expects  to  remain  with  Congress  until  the 
arrival  of  the  definitive  treaty  or  until  New  York  is  evacuated; 
then  expects  to  retire  to  private  life;  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Guy]  Carle- 
•  ton  has  sent  word  he  will  evacuate  [New  York]  by  Nov.  20th;  in 
course  of  last  summer  made  a  tour  of  Lakes  George  and  Champlain, 
up  Mohawk  river  to  Fort  Stanwick,  crossed  to  Wood  Creek  and 
on  return  viewed  Lake  Otsego  at  head  of  eastern  branch  of  the 
Susquehannah;  nothing  new  has  happened  except  the  arrival  of 
[Peter  John]  Van  Berkel,  the  Dutch  Minister,  and  a  number  of 
foreigners.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  F°. 

1783.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.    Rocky  Hill,  [four 
Oct.  29.  miles  north  of  Princeton,]  New  Jersey.     Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean 

Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Paris?]. 
The  officers  of  the  American  Army  before  separating  formed  them 
selves  into  a  society  of  friends  under  the  name  of  the  Cincinnati; 
[Washington]  has  been  made  President  General;  takes  pleasure 
in  informing  him  that  he  and  the  generals  and  colonels  of  his 
arinv  then  in  America  are  considered  members;  Major  [Peter 


64  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1783.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

Oct.    29.  Charles]  L' Enfant  will  deliver  this  letter  and  is  charged  with  the 

execution  of  the  American  officers'  "Orders";  requests  Rocham- 
beau  to  deliver  the  "Orders"  to  his  officers;  will  transmit  the 
diplomas  as  soon  as  they  are  completed.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1783.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief.     Princeton  [New 
Nov.     1.  Jersey].    Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,] 

Count  [de]  Rochambeau  [Paris?].  Since  writing  last,  a  fortnight 
ago,  has  received  his  letter  of  April  24th.  through  kindness  of  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Louis  Lebeque,  Chevalier]  Duportail;  declines  invitation 
of  the  King  [Louis  XVI]  to  visit  France;  has  [just  received  news 
of  signing  of  the  Definitive  Treaty  of  Peace  at  Paris,  Sept.  3d; 
presents  his  compliments  to  [Col.  Donation  Marie  Joseph  de 
Vimeure,]  Viscount  de  Rochambeau  and  other  French  officers 
who  served  in  America.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1783.  Maryland,  [State]  Annapolis.     Account  of  arrival  and  entertainment  of 
Dec.  26.  Washington. 

Address  of  Governor  W[illiam]  Paca  and  the  General  Assembly 
to  Washington.  The  great  work  he  has  accomplished;  wishes  for 
his  continued  health  and  prosperity. 

Washington's  answer  to  above.  Will  remember  the  pleasing 
welcome  received;  his  wishes  for  the  prosperity  of  Maryland. 

General  Assembly  of  Maryland.  Congratulatory  address  to 
Washington,  Annapolis,  Dec.  22,  1783.  The  high  sense  enter 
tained  of  his  valorous  and  patriotic  actions. 

Washington's  answer  to  above.  Acknowledges  the  interposi 
tion  of  Providence  in  bringing  about  the  success  of  the  recent 
conflict.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  F°. 

1784.  Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Arthur]  St. 
Feb.  22.  Clair  [Philadelphia].     Has   received  his  letter  of  Jan.  29th.,  in 

response  to  his  circular  letter  of  Dec.  28th.  [as  Prest.  of  the  Society 
of  the  Cincinnati];  is  sorry  to  find  his  State  will  be  poorly  repre 
sented  at  the  general  meeting  in  May;  hoped  the  first  meeting  of 
the  society  would  be  well  attended  and  desires  that  [St.  Clair] 
will  endeavor  to  be  present.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1784.        Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
May  15.  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Paris?].     His  letters  to  the 

Society  of  the  Cincinnati  have  been  read  with  attention;  gratefully 
acknowledges  the  liberal  subscriptions  of  the  French  officers; 
regrets  that  the  national  donation  cannot  be  accepted;  Count  de 
la  Lancour  by  sending  a  detachment  from  St.  Domingo  at  his 
own  risk  is  entitled  to  a  membership  in  the  society;  the  claims 
with  memorials,  petitions  and  letters  relative  thereto,  will  be  sent 
to  the  society  in  France  with  a  copy  of  the  "institution"  as 
amended  and  a  circular  letter  containing  the  reasons  for  such 
amendments.  L.  S.  "Go.  Washington,  Presidt."  2  pp.  F°. 

1784.        Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
May   16.  de  Vimeure,]    Count  de  Rochambeau    [Paris?]    recommending 

[Charles]    Armand   [Tufin,]  Marquis   de  la   Rouerie.     A.   L.  S- 
2pp.     Q°. 
Printer!:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  9,  41. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  65 

1784.        Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
May  17.  de  Vimeure,]   Count  de  Rochambeau   [Paris?].     Will  gain  full 

knowledge  of  the  proceedings  and  actions  of  the  Society  of  the 
Cincinnati  from  the  official  letters  and  other  proceedings  of  the 
general  meeting  held  at  [Philadelphia] ;  that  part  of  the  society 
in  France  must  decide  hereafter  upon  the  claims  of  their  coun 
trymen  to  membership.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

Washington,  George.  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Calais?]  concerning  his 
appointment  to  Governorship  of  Picardy  and  Society  of  the 
Cincinnati  matters.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  10,  400.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  9,  55. 

1784.  Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Lt.  Gen.  Jean  Baptiste 
Nov.  25.  Donatien   de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau   [Calais].     Has 

received  his  letter  of  Sept.  9th.  enclosing  copy  of  letter  from  [Col. 
Louis  Philippe]  Marquis  de  Segar  [Segur]  ;  expresses  appreciation 
of  the  attention  the  King  [Louis  XVI]  bestows  on  the  Order  of 
the  Cincinnati;  the  pleasure  of  Prince  Henry  of  Prussia  in  view 
ing  [Washington's]  picture  is  very  flattering.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1785.  Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
Sept.    7.  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Calais?].     Has  received  his 

letters  of  Sept.  9,  [1784]  and  Feb.  24,  [1785]  the  first  enclosing  list 
of  new  promotions  and  additional  members  of  the  Society  of  the 
Cincinnati  as  consented  to  by  the  King  [Louis  XVI] ;  as  he  has 
been  informed  by  [Marie  Jean  Paul  Joseph  Roche  Yves  Gilbert  du 
Motier]  Marquis  de  la  Fayette,  [Washington's]  time  is  now  spent 
in  rural  pursuits;  the  British  still  hold  the  ports  on  the  Great 
Lakes;  with  respect  to  the  Spaniards  thinks  that  the  navigation 
of  the  Mississippi  is  of  no  importance  at  present;  when  the  west 
is  settled  those  settlers  "will  not  be  deprived  of  natural  advan 
tages";  encloses  letter  and  original  papers  for  Capt.  [  ]  de 
Pusignan  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1785.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
Dec.      1.  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Calais?].     Franklin's  elec 

tion  to  Governorship  of  Pennsylvania;  condition  of  the  United 
States;  a  spark  would  set  the  country  in  a  blaze.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp. 

Q°. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  9,  149. 

1 7M>.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
July   81.  de  Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  [Calais?].     Chances  of  war; 

treaty  with  Prussia;  British  still  holding  the  frontier  posts;  death 
of  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Q°. 

1787.         [Washington,  George.]     Diary  from  May  11  to  Nov.  15, 1787  including  the 

May  11-Nov.  15.      period  of  attendance  at  the  Federal  Convention  at  Philadelphia. 

May  11.  Baltimore,  Skerret's  Tavern,  Havre  de  Grace;  May  12, 

Havre  de  Grace,  Head  of  Elk,  Wilmington;  May  13,  Wilmington, 

Chester,  Philadelphia;  May  14-Sept.  17,  Philadelphia;  Sept.  18, 

Philadelphia,  Chester;  Sept.  19,  Chester,  Wilmington,  Head  of 

Elk;   Sept.  20,  Head  of  Elk,  Havre  de  Grace,  Skerret's  Tavern; 

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66  CALENDAE    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCKIPIS. 

1787.  [Washington,  George] — Continued. 

May  11-Nov.  15.  Sept,  21,  Baltimore,  "Major  Snowden's";  Sept.  22,  Bladensburg, 
Georgetown,  Alexandria,  Mt.  Vernon;  Sept.  23-Nov.  15,  Mt. 
Vernon.  A.  D.  71  pp.  12°. 

Diary,  May  11-Sept.  22  printed  with  omissions:  Pa.  Mag.  of  Hist.  &  Biog.  XI, 
296-308,  Philadelphia  Times,  July  13,  1887.  The  volume  is  probably  the  origi 
nal  notebook  from  which  the  amplified  diary,  now  in  the  Department  of  State, 
was  written  at  a  later  period. 

1788.  Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
May   28.  de   Vimeure,]    Count    de    Rochambeau    [Calais?].      Introduces 

.  [Joel]  Barlow,  an  author  well  known  in  literary  circles;  author 
of  "an  admirable  Poem"  ["The  Vision  of  Columbus"  Hartford, 
1787] ;  nothing  worthy  of  mention  has  happened  since  last  writ 
ing  except  the  adoption  of  the  Constitution  by  Maryland,  by  a 
very  great  majority.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1788.        Washing-ton,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
Nov.  27.  de  Vimeure,]    Count    de   Rochambeau    [Calais?].      Commends 

Gouverneur  [Morris]  to  his  attention  as  he  will  pass  through  Calais 
ou  his  way  to  England;  in  America  everything  is  peaceful;  is 
sorry  to  see  signs  of  a  general  war  in  Europe;  deplores  the  effu 
sion  of  blood;  [Rochambeau]  has  his  best  wishes  "in  peace  or 
in  war".  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1790.        Washing-ton,  George.     President  of  ttie  United  States.     New  York.     Letter 

April  26.  to  "Lieutt.  Genl."  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count 

de  Rochambeau,  "Calais  or  Paris".     Has  received  his  letter  of 

April  3d.,  [1789];  introduces  [Elias?]  Horry  of  South  Carolina. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1793.  Washing-ton,  George.  President  of  the  United  State*.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Jan.  30.  ter  to  Col.  William  Washington  [Charleston,  South  Carolina]. 
His  letter  of  October  15th,  [1792]  to  Major  G[eorge]  A[ugustine] 
Washington  reached  the  latter  at  Col.  [Burwell]  Bassett's,  New- 
Kent,  Virginia;  had  sailed  thither  about  the  middle  of  October 
for  his  health;  by  last  accounts  the  Major  is  alive,  but  so  low  as 
not  to  be  able  to  survive  many  days;  balance  due  on  account  of 
"Royal  Gift"  [jackass]  to  be  forwarded  in  most  convenient 
manner;  is  too  late  in  the  season  to  send  him  safely  to  Mt,  Ver 
non;  commits  him  to  his  care  for  another  season.  Letter-press 
copn  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1793.        Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.    Philadelphia.    Let- 
Jan.    31.  ter  to  Charles  "  Thompson"  [Thomson,  Philadelphia?].     Wishes 
to  appoint  him  a  commissioner  to  treat  for  peace  with  the  West 
ern  Indians.     Letter-press  copy  of  A .  L.  S.     2  pp.     Q°. 

A  similar  letter  addressed  to  Charles  Carroll,  of  Carrolton  is  printed  in 
Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  12,  257,  under  date  of  Jan.  23,  1793. 

1793.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
July  21.  ter  to  Col.  B[urgess]  Ball  [Fredericksburg,  Virginia].  Has 
received  his  letter  of  llth  inst. ;  thanks  [William]  Fitzhugh  for 
his  confidence;  has  sent  Howell  Lewis  to  Mt.  Vernon  [as  mana 
ger];  would  have  preferred  his  brother  Lawrence;  could  place 
confidence  in  him;  prefers  a  single  man;  married  man  adds  to 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  67 

1793.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

July  21.  expense;  Lawrence  Lewis  reported  about  to  be  married;  [Wash 

ington]  will  probably  apply  [to  Ball]  for  buckwheat  as  his  own 
supply  is  exhausted.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.     2  pp.     Q°. 
Printed  in  part:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  12,303. 

1793.        Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.    Philadelphia.    Let- 
.Aug.  11.  ter  to  Col.  John  Fitzgerald  [Alexandria,  Virginia].     Letter  of 

the  3d  inst.  received;  if  there  has  been  a  written  agreement 
between  [Anthony]  Whiting  and  the  Alexandria  tenant,  will 
abide  by  it;  if  not,  cannot  permit  tenant  to  remain;  well  remem 
bers  the  conversation  with  him;  had  been  told  by  his  "deceased 
nephew"  Major  [George  Augustine]  Washington  of  tenant's 
agreement  as  to  fence;  leaves  the  entire  matter  to  Fitzgerald;  is 
pleased  to  learn  of  the  flourishing  condition  of  the  Potomac 
[Navigation  Company] ;  policy  and  interest  point  towards  the 
Shenandoah.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  2pp.  Q°. 

1793.        Washington,    George.     President    of   the    United    States.     Philadelphia; 
.Aug.  18.  Letter    to     "Fanny"     [Frances   Washington,    Virginia].     Was 

unable  last  Sunday  [llth.]  to  answer  her  letter  of  7th.  inst.; 
always  wishes  to  aid  by  advice  in  the  management  of  her  estate; 
the  sentiments  expressed  in  his  letter  of  June  10th.  the  best  he 
could  form  under  recollections  of  the  will  of  the  testator  [George 
Augustine  Washington];  deems  it  best  to  "allot  the  Negros"  in 
Fairfax  and  Berkeley  [counties]  in  the  manner  proposed  in  her 
letter  of  the  7th. ;  her  ideas  would  not  change  conditions  in  Berke 
ley;  [Washington's]  plan  of  a  man  and  boy  and  two  plows  would 
accomplish  same  result  with  less  expense;  is  too  late  this  season 
to  try  this  experiment;  suggests  looking  about  for  a  new  over 
seer;  farm  seems  to  be  of  inconvenient  size;  a  man  and  wife  just 
from  England  would  be  the  best  managers.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1793.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Sept.  1.  ter  to  Gouverneur  Morris  [Paris].  Introduces  [Tobias]  Lear; 
latter  is  possessed  of  Washington's  entire  confidence  and  will 
give  true  information  as  to  affairs  in  America;  mercantile  inter 
ests  have  taken  [Lear]  to  Europe  for  a  short  time.  Letter-press 
ropy  of  A.  L.  S.  l»p.  Q°. 

1793.  Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
.Sept.    1.  ter  to  Thomas  Pinckney  [London].     Though  [Tobias]  Lear  is 

already  known  to  him,  must  give  him  this  letter  of  introduction; 
his  services  entitle  [Lear]  to  [Washington's]  warmest  friendship; 
can  give  best  account  of  state  of  affairs  in  America;  mercantile 
matters  take  him  to  Europe.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1794.  Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.  23.  ter  to  Bushrod   [Washington,  Virginia].     Letter  of   13th.  inst. 

with  enclosures  received;  has  put  his  signature  to  drafted  answer 
and  returns  same  "with  the  Bill";  "renunciation"  of  the 
executorship  of  will  of  Col.  [George  William]  Fairfax  stands  on 
record  in  the  General  Court;  desires  no  agency  nor  administra 
tion  in  the  estate;  is  pleased  to  hear  of  his  success  in  law;  "let 


68  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1794.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

Feb.  23.  honor  &  probity  be  your  polar  star";  Aunt  [Martha  Washing 

ton]  and  all  join  in  regards  to  him  and  "  Nancy"  [Anne  Black 
burn,  Bushrod's  wife].     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1794.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
March  10.  ter  to  [Lt.  Col.]  John  Francis  Mercer  [Annapolis,  Maryland]. 
Has  received  from  [John]  Gwinn  deed  [of  manor  of  Woodstock, 
Montgomery  county,  Maryland,]  from  himself  and  lady,  Dr. 
[James]  Stuart  and  lady  and  Miss  [Elizabeth]  Spriggs  to  him ;  it 
is  not  the  same  as  that  executed  at  Philadelphia  a  year  befoi-e; 
wishes  to  know  the  reason  for  changes;  no  record  of  survey  is 
attached  to  this  deed;  believes  it  imperfect;  will  write  to  Gwinn 
about  it;  Mercer's  draft  in  favor  of  Stuart  was  paid  at  sight. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1794.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  10.  ter  to  William  Herbert  [Alexandria,  Virginia].  Bond  of  Sidney 
George  the  only  unsettled  matter  in  his  administration  of  Col. 
Thomas  Colvill's  estate;  [George?]  Chalmers,  who  says  he  had 
correspondence  with  Col.  [John]  Carlyle  concerning  same  in  1774 
thinks  there  must  be  a  letter  relating  to  payment  to  John  West 
of  £100  on  account;  requests  information  concerning  this;  is  about 
to  decide  with  George  respecting  the  bond.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  I  p.  Q°. 

1794.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  31.  ter  to  William  Tilghman  [Alexandria,  Virginia].  Favor  of  23d. 
received;  will  be  regulated  by  law  in  case  of  [Sidney]  George  and 
[George?]  Chalmers;  if  latter  has  received  and  not  paid  £100  on 
bond  due  [Col.  Thomas]  Colvill's  estate,  should  in  justice  pay 
interest  on  same;  if  principle  is  opposed  thereto  must  be  con 
tent  with  what  Chalmers  will  pay;  wishes  George's  account  set 
tled  and  a  new  bond  taken;  if  laws  of  Maryland  have  stopped 
interest  during  the  war  [of  the  Revolution]  the  estate  must  lose 
[Chamber's]  interest;  iri  Virginia  the  case  would  be  different;  has 
recently  recovered  a  heavy  debt  with  interest  on  a  bond  dated 
before  the  war.  Letter-press  copy  of  A .  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1794.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Apr.  13.  ter  to  [George?]  Minor  [Alexandria,  Virginia].  Has  received  a 
letter  from  Dr.  [David]  Stuart  informing  him  of  depredations  on 
[Washington's]  land;  thanks  for  offer  to  watch  and  guard  it;  vests 
him  with  power  to  protect  same;  a  year  or  two  ago  had  requested 
Bushrod  Washington  to  prosecute  trespassers;  vigorous  action 
necessary;  has  directed  William  Pearce  to  confer  with  [Minor]  on 
this  subject.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Q°. 

1 794.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
May  6.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [England].  Letter  of  Jan.  26th.  with  Capt. 
[Thomas]  Truxton's  postscript  and  that  of  Feb.  13th.  received; 
has  not  received  either  letter  or  box  from  Glasgow,'  nor  letter  by 
the  ship  Peggy;  acknowledges  receipt  of  watch  and  portrait  of 
Earl  of  Buchan  [David  Stewart  Erskine] ;  will  remit  for  articles 
sent  from  Glasgow  and  London;  will  arrange  same  through 
[John?]  Dalton;  glad  to  hear  of  the  Earl  of  Buchan  and  Sir  John 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  69 

1794.        "Washington,  George— Continued. 

May     6.  Sinclair's  kindness;  places  great  reliance  on  [Lear's]  intelligence 

as  to  state  of  affairs  [in  England] ;  has  directed  [William]  Pearce 
to  look  to  the  fruit  trees  when  the  Peggy  arrives  at  Georgetown 
[Maryland] ;  His  Britannic  Majesty's  orders  of  June  8th.  and  Nov. 
6th.  [1793]  respecting  neutral  vessels  have  aroused  great  discon 
tent;  order  of  Jan.  8th.  [1794]  has  allayed  the  excitement  some 
what;  reparation  will  be  demanded  for  spoliations  of  trade  resulting 
from  these  and  non-conformity  to  articles  of  treaty  [Definitive 
Treaty  of  Peace] ;  John  Jay  has  been  appointed  envoy  extraordi 
nary  with  John  Trumbull  as  his  secretary,  to  negotiate  the  diffi 
culty;  they  will  sail  [for  England]  in  a  few  days;  bills  passed  by 
Congress  to  fortify  seacoast  and  increase  the  Army;  bills-pending; 
embargo  act  has  passed  the  House  [of  Representatives] ;  quotes 
act;  failed  in  the  Senate  by  the  casting  vote  of  the  Vice-President 
[John  Adams];  "  sequestration "  of  British  property  and  like 
measures  have  been  agitated  in  the  House;  packet  from  [Antoine 
Francoise  de  Molleville  de]  Bertrand  to  [Thomas]  Jefferson  has 
been  forwarded;  Jefferson  resigned  the  office  of  Secretary  of  State 
on  Jan.  1st.  [1794];  Attorney  General  [Edmund]  Randolph  suc 
ceeded  him;  Judge  [William]  Bradford  of  Pennsylvania  has 
been  appointed  Attorney  General;  encloses  copy  of  his  letter  of 
Dec.  12th.  [1793]  sent  to  Arthur  Young  by  William  Morris;  had 
then  no  knowledge  of  Young's  appointment  as  Secretary  of  the 
National  Board  of  Agriculture  [of  Great  Britain] ;  desires  to  rent 
[the  Mt.  Vernon  farms] ;  wishes  to  dispose  of  lands  restored  him  by 
M.  [  ]  DeBarth  and  those  in  Fayette  and  Washington  coun 

ties  [Pennsylvania];  mentions  his  prices;  idea  is  to  reduce  and 
concentrate  his  income;  mentions  the  unproductiveness  of  his 
estate;  gives  extent  of  lands  on  the  Ohio  and  Great  Kanawha 
rivers  which  he  wishes  to  sell;  wishes  Prof.  [James]  Anderson 
[of  Edinburgh]  could  be  induced  to  come  to  America;  his  letters 
are  under  consideration;  hears  frequently  of  his  [Lear's]  son's 
Lincoln  through  [  John?]  Langdon;  [Samuel]  "B — ts"  [Blodget's] 
agency  in  the  lottery  [Federal  Lottery  No.  1]  gives  Commis 
sioners  [appointed  to  prepare  the  Public  Buildings  in  Washington 
City  for  reception  of  Congress,  Daniel  Carroll,  David  Stuart  and 
Thomas  Johnson]  much  uneasiness;  can  only  make  a  flying  trip 
to  Mt.  Yernon  this  summer;  has  taken  a  house  in  Germantown 
for  July  and  August;  Mrs.  [Martha]  Washington,  Nelly  [Eleanor 
Parke  Custis]  and  rest  of  the  family  send  regards  etc.  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  >S.  11  pp.  Q°. 

Printed:  Ford,   Writings  of  Washington,  12,  370  and  424  (in  part).    Sparks, 
Writings  ot  Washington,  10,  408  (in  part) . 

1794.  Washing-ton,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
June  16.  ter  to  James  Ross  [Pittsburg?  Pennsylvania].  Appoints  him 
agent  to  sell  lands  in  Fayette  and  Washington  counties  [Pennsyl 
vania];  price  to  be  obtained;  will  accept  cash  payment  of  \  the 
amount  and  the  remainder  in  4, 5,  and  6  years  if  prompl  payment 
of  interest  is  guaranteed;  extent  of  tracts,  improvements  etc. 
described;  has  asked  Col.  Presley  Neville  to  recommend  [Pearson] 
Chapman  to  [Ross] ;  has  determined  to  sell  the  lands  on  the  Ohio 
and  Kanawha  rivers  at  $3J  per  acre;  will  also  dispose  of  small  tract 
at  Great  Meadows  [Pennsylvania]  on  "Braddock's  road".  Let 
ter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  >$'.  4  pp.  Q°. 


70  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON   MANUSCRIPTS. 

1794.        Washington,  George.     President  oj 'the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
June  16.  ter  to  Col.  Presley  Neville  [Pittsburg,  Pennsylvania,]  respecting 
western  lands.     Letter-press  copy  of  A .  L.  8.     7  pp.      Q°. 
Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  12,  317. 

1794.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
July  27.  ter  to  Col.  Burgess  Ball  [Leesburgh,  Virginia].  Wrote  8  to  10 
days  ago  concerning  the  "Tilthammer";  has  received  meantime 
his  letter  of  the  15th.  inst. ;  cannot  advise  as  to  hammer;  if 
disposed  to  sell  land  [recently]  purchased,  United  States  may  buy 
it  to  build  an  arsenal  thereon;  preference  has  been  given  his  land 
on  [Potomac]  river  above  Great  Falls  in  report  submitted  to  War 
Department;  has  had  small  chance  to  judge  the  character  of 
[negro?]  Crow  as  an  overseer;  was  appointed  to  Union  farm  after 
[Washington]  left  Mt.  Vernon;  his  bad  and  good  traits  of  charac 
ter  specified;  believes  he  will  make  a  good  overseer  under  careful 
watch;  should  get  a  written  agreement  from  him.  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  S.  4pp.  Q°. 

1794.        Washington,    George.      President   of  the    United  States.      Philadelphia. 
Aug.     1.  Letter  to  James  Ross  [Pittsburg?  Pennsylvania].     Has  received 

no  answer  to  his  letter  of  June  16th;  sends  this  duplicate;  has 
received  offer  from  Col.  Israel  Shreve  for  tract  in  Fayette  county 
[Pennsylvania] ;  Mr.  [  ]  Jackson  of  Redstone  [Fayette  county] 
without  authority  told  Shreve  that  Washington's  price  was  30s. 
an  acre;  has  never,  since  partnership  with  Gilbert  Simpson  was 
dissolved,  contemplated  getting  less  than  40s. ;  stated  terms  to  an 
inquirer  last  winter;  informed  Col.  Shreve  that  [Ross]  is  agent  for 
these  lands  and  referred  the  matter  to  him.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1794.        Washington,   George.     President  of  the  United  States.     "  German  Town  " 
Aug.  10.  [Pennsylvania].      Letter  to  Col.  Charles    M.  Thruston    [Fred 

erick,  Virginia].     Navigation  of  the  Mississippi  and  the  rebellion 
in  western  Pennsylvania.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     4pp.     Q°. 
Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  1'2,  450.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  10,  425. 

1794.        Washington,   George.     President  of  tJie  United  States.     "German  Town" 
Aug.  28.  [Pennsylvania].     Letter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Georgetown,  District  of 

Columbia] .  Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  the  22d.  inst. ; 
glad  to  learn  of  his  safe  arrival  in  Georgetown  and  business  success 
in  England,  Scotland  and  Holland;  expects  a  visit  from  him;  his 
mother  and  [son]  Lincoln  are  well;  encloses  letter  sent  him 
[while  in  Europe]  to  have  been  delivered  him  by  John  Jay; 
reason  for  its  non-delivery  then;  quotes  from  Jay's  letter  of  July 
23d.  to  [Washington] ;  the  copy  of  the  letter  to  [Arthur]  Young 
[from  Washington]  shows  his  sentiments  regarding  "back  lands" 
[on  Ohio  and  Great  Kanawha  rivers] ;  hopes  to  visit  Mt.  Vernon 
inSeptember  or  October;  rebellion  in  western  counties  [Whiskey 
Insurrection  in  Pennsylvania]  may  prevent  it.  Letter-press  copy 
ofA.L.S.  3Pp.  Q°. 

1794.        Washington,   George.     President  of  the  United  Stales.     "German  Town" 

Aug.  31.  [Pennsylvania].    Letter  to  Thomas  Peter  [Georgetown,  District 

of  Columbia] .     Acknowledges  receipt  of  letter  of  the  27th.  inst. ; 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  71 

1794.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

Aug.  31.  would  loan  £2000  if  he  had  it;  receipts  and  expenditures  of  his 

estate  have  been  able  only  to  balance  for  some  years  back ;  does 
not  know  of  any  one  who  could  lend  such  a  sum;  promises  to  let 
him  know  if  he  should  hear  of  one;  hints  of  expediency  of  bor 
rowing  from  a  bank;  believes  the  speculation  to  which  sum  would 
be  applied  a  good  one  [buying  lots  in  Federal  City].  Letter-press 
copy  of  A .  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1794.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     "German  Town" 
Sept.    8.  [Pennsylvania].      Letter  to   Rev.    [Bryan,  Lord]    Fairfax  [Mt. 

Eagle,  Virginia].  Wishes  information  concerning  suit  against 
''the  Representatives,  or  security  of  the  deceased  Dr.  [William] 
Savage";  encloses  Peter  Trenor's  letter  and  his  answer  to  same; 
Trenor's  statement  as  to  Washington's  letter  to  him  of  Nov.  16th., 
1786;  can  remember  nothing  concerning  him.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  fi.  2pp.  Q°. 

1794.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Sept.  8.  ter  to  John  Lewis  [Fredericksburg,  Virginia].  Encloses  letters 
that  passed  between  him  and  John  Cowper  respecting  latter's 
bond;  returns  same;  Cowper  evidently  means  to  delay  payment; 
final  settlement  to  be  "carried  out  to  the  credit  of  our  joint  con 
cern";  advises  closing  out  the  matter;  should  not  lose  anything 
by  the  purchase  of  "old  Marmaduke  N.  fleet";  wishes  report 
as  soon  as  business  is  completed.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  Q°. 

1794.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the   United  States.     "German  Town" 
Sept.  13.  [Pennsylvania].     Letter  to   James  Ross  [Pittsburg].     Received 

through  [William]  Bradford  his  letter  of  the  3d.  inst.  with  $267 
on  account  of  Col.  [John]  Cannon's  bond;  will  dispose  of  the 
Fayette  and  Washington  county  [Pennsylvania]  lands  on  the 
terms  mentioned  in  his  letter  of  the  3d.  inst. ;  is  more  concerned 
about  the  question  of  punctuality  of  interest  payments  than 
length  of  credit  to  be  allowed;  understands  the  difficulty  in  get 
ting  letters  through  the  western  counties  at  this  time.  Letter-press 
cop;/  of  A .  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1794.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Sept.  21.  ter  to  [Dr.]  David  Stuart  [Hope  Park,  Fairfax  county,  Virginia,] 
respecting  management  of  the  estate  of  Samuel   [Washington]. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     4pp.     Q°. 
Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  12,  462. 

1794.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Nov.    9.  ter  to  Sir  John  Sinclair  [Scotland].     Sends  a  copy  of  "A  View  of 

the  United  States  of  America  in  a  series  of  Papers"  written  by 
the  "Commissioner  of  our  revenue"   [Tench  Coxe];    hopes  he 
will  enjoy  reading  it.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     2pp.     Q°. 
Printed:  The  Correspondence  of  Sir  John  Sinclair.     Lond.    1831.    2,20. 

1794.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 

Nov.  19.  ter  to  Lund  Washington   [Mt.  Vernon].     Has  sent  money  to 

[William]  Pearce  to  take  up  his  bond;  sends  copies  of  accounts 

which  were  kept  in  his  absence  from  Mt.  Vernon,  by  George 


72  CALENDAK    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1794.  Washington,  George — Continued. 

Nov.  19.  A[gustine]  Washington;  this  manner  of  settlement  the  same  as 

pursued  with  John  Mercer  under  advice  of  [Edmund]  Randolph, 
Attorney  General  of  the  United  States;  intended  settling  in  Octo 
ber  but  western  trouble  [Whiskey  Insurrection]  caused  it  to  slip 
his  mind;  asks  him  to  send  account,  if  any,  for  [  ]  Smith's 
services;  wishes  he  could  hear  better  reports  of  his  health  from 
Dr.  [James  ?]  Tate.  Letter  press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1795.  Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.   15.  ter  to   John  Jameson   [Culpeper  county,  Virginia].     Acknowl 
edges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  Jan.  30th. ;  also  one  from  his  brother; 
encloses  letter  of  his  uncle,  Mr.  Jameson  of  York  [Pennsylvania]  ; 
reason  for  delaying  the  payment  of  $80;  has  received  nothing 
from  the  [Canal]  Company  [of  Pennsylvania]  for  20  years;  asks 
to  see  the  treasurer's  books;    wishes  him  to  pay  fie  $80;  will 
honor  a  sight  draft;  authorization  to  guard  [Washington's]  inter 
ests  in  the  Dismal  Swamp  Company  enclosed;  asks  for  informa 
tion  concerning  value  of  stock  of  same.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8. 
3pp.    Q°. 

1795.        Washington,    George.     President    of   the    United    States.     Philadelphia. 
Feb.   16.  Authorization  to  John  Jameson  of  Culpeper  county,  Virginia,  to 

repra   nt  and  act  for  him  in  the  Dismal  Swamp  [Canal]  Com 
pany.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 
Enclosed  in  Washington,  George  Letter  to  John  Jameson  1795,  Feb.  15. 

1795.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.   18.  ter   to    Col.   William  [Augustine]    Washington  [Westmoreland 

county,  Virginia]  Regrets  delay  of  his  letter  of  last  November; 
acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  Jan.  29;  recommends  acad 
emies  at  Andover  and  Hingham,  Massachusetts,  as  good  places  for 
his  sons;  has  instituted  further  inquiry;  college  at  Carlisle  [Penn 
sylvania],  open  to  same  objections  as  Virginia  academies;  the 
academies  mentioned  also  have  the  advantage  of  being  near  Har 
vard  College;  offers  to  transmit  remittances  if  desired.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

Printed  in  part:  Memoirs,  Long  Island  Hist.  Soc.  4,  88. 

1795.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
March2.  ter  to  John  Lathrop  jr.  [Boston].     Acknowledges  receipt  of  his 

letter  of  Jan.  29th. ;  extends  thanks  for  the  oration  accompanying 
same  and  "for  the  favorable  mention  you  have  been  pleased  to 
make  of  Sir,  your  Obedt.  Hble.  Srvt.  Go.  Washington."  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1795.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
March  4.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Georgetown,  District  of  Columbia].  Acknowl 
edges  receipt  of  letter  of  the  23d.  inst, ;  rarely  writes  personal 
letters  when  it  interferes  wit!,  public  duties;  would  be  pleased  if 
[William]  Weston's  report  on  locks  at  "little  falls",  Potomac 
river  is  favorable;  dispute  between  "present"  Commissioners  [of 
Federal  City]  and  [Daniel  Carroll,  David  Stuart  and  Thomas] 
Johnson  "former"  Commissioners  and  [James]  Greenleaf;  ques 
tion  in  dispute  will  affect  property  in  the  Federal  City;  asks  him 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANU 


1795.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

March 4.  to  obtain  "for  my  oivn  private  information"  opinions  on  the  dis 

pute  from  city  and  Georgetown    people.      Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.     2pp.     Q°. 
Mutilated. 

1795.        Washing-ton,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
March  10.  ter  to  Charles  Carter  [Washington,  District  of  Columbia,]  respect 
ing  his  financial  straits.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     2pp.     Q°. 
Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  13,  47. 

1795.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
March  25.  ter  to  [John?]  Savary  [Philadelphia].  Cannot  accede  to  his 
propositions  in  letter  of  the  19th.  inst.;  objectionable  features  in 
selling  the  lands  piecemeal;  disinclination  to  have  his  name  ban 
died  over  the  world  as  engaged  in  such  land  schemes;  will  dispose 
of  the  Ohio  lands  in  entirety  at  one  guinea  an  acre;  one  fourth  of 
amount  down  and  the  rest  in  five  years,  with  interest  as  agreed 
upon.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3pp.  Q°. 

1795.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
March  25.  ter  to  Col.  Thomas  Marshall  [Weston?  Massachusetts].  His  letter 
sent  by  H[umphrey]  Marshall  late  in  arriving;  latter  was 
detained  by  non-arrival  of  the  Treaty  of  Amity,  Commerce  and 
Navigation  with  Great  Britain;  has  seen  in  [Philadelphia]  Ga 
zette  the  law  of  Massachusetts  concerning  lands  owned  by  non 
residents;  asks  him  to  take  the  necessary  action  regarding  his 
5000  acres  in  Jefferson  county;  will  sell  same  for  their  value. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1795.        Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.    Philadelphia.     Let- 
March  29.  ter  to  George  Gilpin  [Alexandria,  Virginia].     Asks  his  opinion 
as  to  value  of   [Washington's]   land  on  the  Great  Falls  of  the 
Potomac;  describes  location  and  extent  of  same;  will  take  £1500 
for  it  if  he  can  get  it.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     2pp.     Q°. 

1795.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
March  29.  ter  to  [Philip]  Richard  Fendall  [Alexandria,  Virginia].  Has  a 
300  acre  tract  of  land  in  London  county,  "  Difficult  bridge" 
[Difficult  Run,  Loudon  county,  Virginia];  has  been  offered  £5  an 
acre  for  same;  desires  to  know  the  value  of  land  in  the  locality  of 
this  tract  as  described.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1795.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
April  1.  ter  to  John  Gill  [Baltimore].  Has  had  a  better  offer  for  the  land 
at  "Difficult"  [Run,  Loudon  county,  Virginia]  than  that  con 
tained  in  his  letter  of  Mar.  26th. ;  will  not  dispose  of  land  until  he 
can  come  to  Virginia  and  investigate  values  personally;  will  nego 
tiate  then  if  desired.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1795.        Dandridge,  Bartholomew.     Secretary  to  the  President  of  the  United  States. 
April  14.  Philadelphia.     Letter  to  John  M.  Pintard  [Philadelphia?].    Ship 

Ganges,  Capt.  [  ]  Tinzey,  Messrs.  Willing  &  Francis,  owners, 
is  to  sail  for  England  via  Madeira;  requests  shipment  at  that  point 
of  two  pipes  of  wine  by  direction  of  the  President  of  the  United 
States.  Autograph  copy  signed.  1  p.  Q°. 


74  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1795.        Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.    Philadelphia.     Let- 
May  24.  ter  to  Thomas  Newton,  jr.  [Norfolk,  Virginia.]     Has  received  a 
letter  from  a  member  of  "the  assembly  of  trustees  for  the  Botan 
ical  Garden  at  Jamaica"  containing  a  list  of  plants  shipped  him; 
39  varieties;  requests  that  he  take  charge  of  them  on  arrival  and 
ship  same  to  Mt.  Vernon.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 
Letter  almost  illegible. 

1795.        Washington,   George.      President  of  the   United    States.      Philadelphia. 
May  28.  Authorization  to  John  Dandridge  to  sell  or  dispose  of  the  negro 

man  named  Anderson  in  any  manner.     Letter-press  copy  of  I).  S. 
lp.    Qo. 

In  handwriting  of  Bartholomew  Dandridge. 

1795.        Washington,  George.    'President  of  the  United  States.    Philadelphia.     Let- 
July  10.  ter  to  Sir  John  Sinclair  [Scotland,]  respecting  the  National  Board 
of  Agriculture  of  Great  Britain  and  agricultural  matters.     Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Q°. 

Printed:  Sinclair's  Correspondence,  2,  20.     Fac-sim.  in  Washington's  Letters 
on  Agriculture.    Washn.    1847.    p.  29. 

1795.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
July  13.  ter  to  Col.  William  Deakins  [Georgetown,  District  of  Columbia]. 
Has  received  his  letter  of  the  8th  inst. ;  thanks  expressed  for 
tender  of  his  services  in  selling  a  moiety  of  Woodstock  manor 
[Montgomery  county,  Maryland] ;  will  wait  for  a  rise  in  value 
before  selling.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1795.  Washington,  George.  President  of  'the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
July  13.  ter  to  John  Gill  [Baltimore].  Is  nearly  two  months  since  the 
deeds  for  the  land  on  Difficult  Run  [London  county,  Virginia,  ] 
were  sent  him,  together  with  instructions  in  a  letter  to  Charles 
Lee;  if  agreement  is  not  executed  immediately  will  consider  the 
offer  made  him  null  and  void  and  request  immediate  return  of 
deeds.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1795.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
July  15.  ter  to  James  Ross  [Pittsburg?].  Encloses  a  letter  at  the  sugges 
tion  of  [William]  Bingham;  wishes  to  obtain  knowledge  of  dis 
position  of  others  towards  the  lands  [in  Fayette  and  Washington 
counties,  Pennsylvania];  will  set  out  for  Mt.  Vernon  "in  a  few 
moments"  to  avoid  the  intense  heat.  Letterpress  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
I  p.  Q°. 

1795.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
July    15.  ter  to  William  Strickland  [Philadelphia?].     Takes  the  liberty  of 
making  him  the  bearer  of  a  letter  to  Sir  John  Sinclair  [Scotland], 
and  letters  to  other  gentlemen  [in  England] ;  wishes  him  a  pleas 
ant  voyage.     Letterpress  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1795.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Mt.  Vernon.     Let- 
Sept.  23.  ter  to  Col.  Thomas  Newton,  Norfolk,  Virginia.     Having  had  an 
offer  for  his  share  wishes  to  know  the  value  of  land  an  acre  held 
by  the  Dismal  Swamp  Company;  asks  for  information  as  to  prob 
able  rise  in  value.     1  p.     Q°. 

Contemporary  copy  in  handwriting  of  Bartholomew  Dandridge,  marginal 
note  and  endorsement  by  Washington. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  75 

1795.  Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Dec.   22.  ter  to  Gouverneur  Morris  [Europe,]  giving  his  views  on  national 

questions.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     Upp.     Q°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  13,  147.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  11, 99. 

1796.  Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Jan.    28.  ter  to  George  Fitzhugh  [Virginia].     This  is  a  reply  to  his  letter 

of  the  14th.  inst. ;  states  price  of  the  Gloucester  county,  Virginia 
lands  and  terms  of  payment;  size  of  and  timber  on  tract  mentioned. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of 'the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.  10.  ter  to  Bushrod  Washington  [Virginia,]  regarding  his  executor- 

ship  of  estate  of  Col.  Thomas  Colvill;  forwards  papers  justfound, 
including  receipt  to  George  Chalmers  for  £100  collected  on  bond 
from  Sidney  George;  wishes  papers  returned.     Letter-press  copy  oj 
A.  L.  S.     6pp.     Q». 
Printed  (except  postcript):  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  13,  164. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.   11.  ter  to   Col.    [Jeremiah]    Wadsworth    [Hartford,   Connecticut]. 

Requests  the  publication  of  accompanying  advertisement  [for 
renting  the  Mt.  Vernon  farms  and  selling  the  western  lands]  in 
the  Hartford  Gazette;  he  is  either  to  pay  for  same  or  send  the 
bill  to  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [jr];  wishes  to  procure  a  "Narra- 
gansett"  [riding  horse];  desires  a  bay,  well  formed  and  of  proper 
size  for  [Washington's]  weight;  thanks  him  for  the  salmon. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.   13.  ter  to  Major    [James   H.]    Craig,   Pittsburg.     Wishes  enclosed 

advertisement  [for  renting  Mt.  Vernon  farms  and  selling  western 
lands]  inserted  in  the  Pittsburg  Gazette  and  pasted  up  at  the 
different  Caverns  there,  and  in  Uniontown  on  the  Monongahela 
river;  would  be  glad  to  receive  some  idea  of  value  of  the  Ohio 
lands;  sends  letter  to  be  forwarded  to  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Rufus]  Put 
nam.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.   13.  ter  to  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Rufus]  Putnam  [Marietta?  Ohio].     Requests 

enclosed  notices  [of  desire  to  rent  Mt.  Vernon  farms  and  sell  the 
western  lands]  posted  in  Marietta  and  other  places;  would  thank 
him  for  information  as  to  value  of  lands  on  the  Ohio,  Great 
Kanawha  and  Little  ' '  Miame ' '  rivers.  Letter-press  copy  of  A .  L.  S. 
lp.  I}". 

1 796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.    15.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Washington,  District  of  Columbia].    Acknowl 

edges  receipt  of  letter  which  has  been  sent  to  Col.  [Timothy] 
Pickering;  cannot  understand  delay  in  regard  to  building  an 
arsenal  at  the  mouth  of  the  Shenandoah  [River] ;  hopes  price  of 
land  remains  the  same;  is  glad  to  learn  of  the  prosperity  of  the 
Potomac  [Navigation]  Company;  hopes  Capt.  [  ]  Meyers  will 
make  a  good  superintendent;  wishes  statement  of  account  with 
Lear;  confidence  of  [Alexander]  White  in  success  of  his  mission 
[as  Commissioner  of  Federal  City].  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  Q°. 


76  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.  20.  ter  to  William  Strickland  [England].     Sends  notice  of  intention 

to  rent  the  Mt.  Vernon  farms;  states  terms  for  rental  of  same; 
farms  are  too  large  for  a  "small"  man  to  manage;  questions  may 
be  asked  him  concerning  America,  so  sends  this  notification  that 
probable  tenants  may  be  informed  of  the  opportunity.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.  20.  ter  to  Sir  John  Sinclair  [Scotland].     Agricultural  matters;  inten 

tion  to  rent  the  Mt.  Vernon  farms.  Letter-press  copy  of  A .  L.  S. 
4  pp.  Q°. 

Printed:   Sinclair's  Correspondence,  2,  22.     Fac-simile  in  Washington's  Let 
ters  on  Agriculture.    Washn.    1847.    p.  33. 

1796.        Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.    Philadelphia.    Let- 
Feb.  20.  ter  to  the  Earl  of  Buchan  [David  Stewart  Erskine,  Edinburgh, 

Scotland,]  sending  notice  of  desire  to  rent  the  Mt.  Vernon  farms. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Qp. 
Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  11,  108. 

1796.        Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.    Philadelphia.    Let- 
Mar.     4.  ter  to  Gouverneur  Morris  [Europe,]  concerning  treaty  [of  Amity, 
Commerce  and  Navigation]  with  Great  Britain.     Letter-presx  copy 
of  A.  L.  S.     4  pp.     Q°. 

Printed  in  part:  Ford.  Writings  of  Washington,  13,  172.    Sparks,  Memoirs  of 
Gouv.  Morris,  3,  79. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  9.  ter  to  Bushrod  Washington  [Virginia].  Letter  of  February 
29th.  received;  leaves  entire  settlement  in  chancery  of  [Col. 
Thomas]  ColvilFs  estate  to  him;  [James]  Keith  has  had  sole 
management  up  to  present  and  can  give  best  account  of  situation ; 
Sidney  George's  account  was  among  the  last  left  open;  settlement 
of  same  sent  him  [letter  of  Feb.  10, 1796.] ;  this  matter  negotiated 
entirely  by  WTilliam  Tilghnian.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2 
PP.  Q°. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  10.  ter  to  Robert  Lewis  [Fauquier  county?  Virginia].  Acknowl 
edges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  April  17th;  difficulty  of  sending  letters 
to  him  now  that  his  mother  has  left  Fredericksburg;  sees  no  rea 
son  for  delay  in  paying  rents  received  by  him,  to  [William] 
Pearce  or  Bank  of  Alexandria  as  was  written  him  in  October  last; 
there  should  be  a  periodic  settlement  of  rental;  wishes  always  to 
have  knowledge  of  his  resources;  expects  to  leave  for  home  [Mt. 
Vernon]  as  soon  as  Congress  adjourns;  wishes  him  to  pay  no 
attention  to  [Battaile]  Muse's  statement  of  Col.  [Charles?]  Simms' 
opinion  on  lease;  requests  him  to  obtain  written  opinion  of  Bush- 
rod  Washington  and  Gen.  [John]  Marshall,  on  same  and  act 
accordingly;  thinks  it  hard  that  so  little  rent  should  be  obtained 
where  real  value  is  so  great;  is  satisfied  he  has  done  his  best  in 
renting  farms  in  Frederick  and  Berkeley  [counties,  Virginia] 
though  his  "cousin  George  [Steptoe]  Washington"  rents  his  for 
more;  wishes  him  to  watch  the  timber  on  the  "waste  land" ;  it  is 
being  destroyed  according  to  enclosed  [letter]  from  [Thomas] 
Airy;  Deep  Run,  [Virginia]  land  to  be  untouched  until  Wash 
ington  can  see  him.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  5  pp.  Q°. 


CALENDAR    OB"    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  77 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  13.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Washington,  District  of  Columbia].  Has 
received  his  letters  of  Feb.  26th.  and  March  2d. ;  former  with  the 
will  of  [Francis?]  Harper  has  been  sent  to  the  Attorney  General  [of 
the  United  States,  Charles  Lee] ;  wishes  number  and  description 
of  shares  purchased  for  [Washington]  in  Banks  of  Alexandria  and 
Columbia;  if  he  wishes  to  sell  any  of  his  shares  in  the  Potomac 
Navigation  [Company]  is  to  appropriate  balance  due  on  bank 
stock  to  that  purpose;  belief  in  the  security  of  that  investment; 
reasons  for  not  buying  house  and  lot  in  Alexandria;  in  response 
to  inquiries  sends  terms  of  rental  of  the  Mt,  Vernon  farms;  class 
of  farmers  he  desires;  slaves  do  not  go  with  the  land.  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  8.  3  pp.  Q". 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  21.  ter  to  Bushrod  Washington  [Virginia].  Presumes  he  has  received 
last  letter  with  [James]  Keith's  accounts  of  [Washington's] 
administration  of  Col.  [Thomas]  Colvill's  estate;  encloses  a  letter 
received  from  Keith  relative  thereto.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
Ip.  Q°. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  21.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Washington,  District  of  Columbia].  Acknowl 
edges  receipt  of  letter  of  13th.;  [  ]  Summers  of  Alex 
andria  has  made  an  offer  for  the  Alexandria  lot  as  per  letter 
enclosed ;  requests  him  to  send  information  as  to  value  of  land 
there;  had  thoughts  of  building;  asks  as  to  advisability  of  pur 
chasing  the  property  mentioned  in  his  former  letters;  encloses 
[Bartholomew]  Dandridge's  answer  to  Summers  with  request  to 
forward  same  when  he  thinks  proper.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  Q°. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  27.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Washington,  District  of  Columbia].  His 
letters  of  21st.  and  23d.  have  caused  anxiety;  hopes  to  hear  of 
entire  recovery  of  Fanny  [Lear,  widow  of  George  Augustine 
Washington  and  wife  of  Tobias  Lear]  and  Maria  [Anna  Maria 
Washington,  daughter  of  George  Augustine] ;  wishes  he  would 
come  to  Philadelphia  and  take  charge  of  matters  connected  with 
the  Potomac  arsenal;  will  make  room  for  him;  expects  [George 
Washington]  Lafayette  and  his  tutor  [Felix  Frestel].  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Mar.  30.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Washington,  District  of  Columbia].  News 
in  his  letter  of  25th.  inst.  of  the  death  [of  Frances  Washington 
Lear,  wife  of  Tobias]  a  severe  shock;  her  virtues;  presses  him  to 
come  to  Philadelphia;  an  extra  bed  can  be  put  in  room  occupied 
by  [Bartholomew]  Dandridge  and  [George  Steptoe]  Washington. 
Signed:  "Go.  Washington."  "Martha  Washington."  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Apr.     7.  ter  to  Andrew  Parks  [Fredericksburg,  Virginia].     Acknowledges 
his  letter  of  1st.  inst. ;  Harriot  Washington  has  no  fortune  and 
cannot  therefore  expect  one  from  her  husband;  other  require- 


78  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1796.        Washing-ton,  George — Continued. 

Apr.     7.  ments  forbid  giving  either  assent  or  dissent  to  his  proposal;  wishes 

to  see  her  happy;  qualifications  her  husband  must  possess;  will 
be  pleased  to  receive  further  details  from  him  when  he  reaches 
Baltimore;  expects  to  go  to  Virginia  [Mt.  Vernon]  when  Congress 
adjourns.  Draft  in  handwriting  of  Martha  Washington.  2  pp. 

Q°. 

Printed  in  part:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  IS,  184. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  Mates.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
April  16.  ter  to  Col.  Presley  Neville  [Pittsburg].  Has  sold  land  on  Mil 
ler's  Run,  [Pennsylvania]  to  Col.  [Matthew?]  Ritchie;  it  was  to 
have  been  resurveyed  by  Charles  Morgan,  of  whose  death  has 
just  heard  through  [James]  Ross;  asks  Neville  to  resurvey  the 
land;  sends  copies  from  the  patent  for  same.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
May     1.  ter  to  [Col.]  Edward  Carrington  [Richmond,]  regarding  treaty 
[of  Amity,  Commerce  and  Navigation  with  Great  Britain]  and 
action  of  the  House  of  Representatives.    Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.     Q°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  IS,  184.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  11,  120. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
June  6.  ter  to  Col.  William  Deakins  [Georgetown,  District  of  Columbia]. 
Acknowledges  receipt  of  letter  of  May  27;  has  informed  the  Com 
missioners  of  the  Federal  City  of  his  opinion  that  their  place  of 
residence  should  be  there;  the  many  reasons  for  same;  severe 
reflections  on  those  in  charge  of  constructing  the  buildings,  in 
discussion  of  the  Guarantee  Bill  [in  Congress] ;  damage  resulting 
from  non-inspection  of  principal  building  [Capitol] ;  matters  must 
be  attended  to  without  regard  to  convenience;  main  criticism  has 
been  that  the  Commissioners  do  not  stay  on  the  ground.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q". 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
June  12.  ter  to  Sir  John  Sinclair  [Scotland,]  respecting  agricultural  mat 
ters.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     3pp.     Q°. 

Printed:  Sinclair's  Correspondence,  2,  23.     Fao-simile  in  Washington's  Let 
ters  on  Agriculture.     Washn.  1847.     p.  37. 

1796.        Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Nov.  13.  ter  to  Col.   Francis  Deakins  [Montgomery  county,  Maryland]. 

Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  Oct.  12th. ;  thanks  him  for  set 
tlement  of  the  rents  with  [W.  B.]  Jones;  requests  him  to  look  out 
for  these  lands,  tenants  and  rents  in  future.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.    President  of  thf  United 'States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Nov.  13.  ter  to  John  W.  Bronaugh  [London?].     Has  received  his  letter  of 

Oct.  24th. ;  harbors  no  suspicion  of  unfair  dealing  concerning  his 
father's  [Capt.  William  Bronaugh' s]  bond;  will  not  surrender  bond 
until  conditions  have  been  complied  with;  deed  to  Col.  [Levin?] 
Powall  at  request  of  Col.  [George?]  Muse  is  no  evidence  that  they 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  79 

1796.        Washing-ton,  George — Continued. 

Nov.  13.  have  been;  no  harm  can  come  to  him  by  delay;  mentions  a  letter 

received  a  few  years  ago  from  Battaile  Muse  on  this  subject;  will 
surrender  bond  as  soon  as  it  has  been  fulfilled.  Letter-press  copy 
of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.    President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Nov.  16.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Washington,  District  of  Columbia].     Apolo 

gizes  for  the  statement  concerning  the  Bank  of  Columbia  shares; 
explains  the  mistake;  presumes  [Bartholomew]  Dandridge  has 
informed  him  of  unsuccessful  effort  with  Mr.  [  ]  Medor  to 

place  [Anna]  Maria  [Washington]  at  Bethlehem  Moravian  school; 
has  written  to  the  principal  [Jacob]  Van  Vleck  but  has  received 
no  answer;  [  ]  Smith  desires  90  days  more  credit  on  his  pay 

ment  for  the  flour;  is  unwilling  to  grant  same;  compromise  offered; 
wishes  Lear  to  give  [William]  Pearce  necessary  advice  in  regard 
to  same;  [George]  Washington  [Parke]  Custis  is  established  at 
Princeton  College.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Dec.     5.  ter  to  James  Maury  [London].     Acknowledges  receipt  of  several 
letters  during  the  year;  £105  8s.  7d.  due,  to  be  remitted  in  articles 
as  per  enclosed  invoice;  thanks  him  for  "Tarriers  "  sent  by  Capt. 
[  ]  Butts.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1796.        Washing-ton,    George.     President    of   the    United    States.     Philadelphia. 
Dec.     5.  Invoice  of  goods  to  be  shipped  to  Mt.  Vernon  by  the  first  vessel 

bound  for  Alexandria  or  Georgetown:  white  lead,  cambric,  table 
linen  etc. ;  balance  due  to  be  sent  in  "British  Oznabrigs."  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

Enclosed  in  letter  of  same  date  to  James  Maury. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Dec.  7  ter  to  Rev.  [Jacob]  Van  Vleck  [Bethlehem,  Pennsylvania].  His 
letter  relative  to  [Anna]  Maria  Washington  has  been  forwarded 
to  [Tobias]  Lear,  [her  step-father] ;  encloses  the  answer;  asks  if 
she  can  have  with  her  the  daughter  of  Col.  [Burgess]  Ball.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Dec.    10.  ter  to  Sir  John  Sinclair  [Scotland,]  respecting  agricultural  mat 
ters  and  invitation  to  visit  England.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
4  pp.     Q». 

Printed:  Sinclair's  Correspondence,  2,  24.    Washington's  Letters  on  Agricul 
ture.     Washn.    1847.    p.  135  (in  part). 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Dec.    11.  ter  to  Sir  John  Sinclair  [Scotland,]  respecting  geographical  and 
physical  conditions  of  the  different  States  in  the  Union.     Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     12  pp.     Q°. 

Printed:  Sinclair's  Correspondence,  2,  9.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  12, 
323. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Dec.   14.  ter  to  [Tobias]  Lear  [Walnut-tree  Farm,  Virginia].     On  receipt 
of  his  letter  of  the  2d.  inst.  sent  copy  of  that  part  relating  to 
[Anna]  Maria  [Washington]  and  the  daughter  of  Col.  [Burgess] 
Ball  to  Rev.  [Jacob]  VanVleck;  encloses  his  answer;  has  received 


80  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1796.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

Dec.    14.  a  treatise  on  the  improvement  of  canal  navigation  [by  Robert 

Fulton];  sends  it  to  him;  according  to  Dr  [E.  ]  Edwards,  Ful 
ton's  system  is  putting  lock  navigation  out  of  vogue;  has  not  read 
the  book;  hopes  Potomac  [Navigation]  Company  can  profit  by  it; 
will  return  to  Mt.  Vernon  about  the  middle  of  March.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1796.       Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Dec.   14.  ter  to  Robert  Fulton  [England?].     Acknowledges  receipt  through 
Dr.  [E — .     ]  Edwards  of  his  "  Treatise  on  Improvement  of  Canal 
Navigation";   thanks  for  same.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.    L.    S. 
Ip.     Q°. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  Presidentof  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  Let- 
Dec.  19.  ter  to  Robert  Lewis  [Fredericksburg,  Virginia].  Has  received 
his  letter  of  the  4th.  inst. ;  gives  instructions  as  to  tenants  on 
Goose  Creek  [Virginia] ;  has  no  papers  for  land  on  Deep  Run 
[Virginia]  surveyed  by  [  ]  Warner;  uncle's  part  given  to 
Warner  Washington;  father  left  his  to  Samuel  and  George; 
Samuel  left  his  division  to  Lawrence  Washington  of  ' '  Chotanck ' ' ; 
has  never  given  a  foot  to  any  but  him;  thinks  it  better  to  com 
promise  than  to  have  litigation  over  land.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1796.  Washington,  George.  Presidentof  the  United  States.  Philadelphia.  .bet- 
Dec.  22.  ter  to  Rufus  King  [London].  Encloses  copy  of  a  letter  pre 
viously  sent  him ;  requests  him  to  forward  another  enclosed  letter 
to  [Benjamin  Thompson,]  Count  Rumford;  it  acknowledges 
receipt  of  first  volume  of  his  essays — "Essays,  Political,  Econom 
ical  &  Philosophical"  [London:  3  vols.  1797].  Letter-press  copy 
ofA.L.S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1796.        Washington,  George.     Presidentof  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Dec.   22.  ter    to    [Benjamin    Thompson,]    Count    Rumford    [London?]. 
Acknowledges  receipt  in  November  of  letter  and  recently  of  first 
volume  of  his  essays;  thanks  him  for  same;  has  not  yet  had  time 
to  peruse  it.     Letter-press  copy  of  A .  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1796.  Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Dec.  30.  ter  to  [John]  Gary,  London.     Acknowledges  receipt  of  letters  of 

Sept.  8th.,  9th.,  and  Oct.  1st.;  thanks  him  for  interest  displayed  in 
exposing  the  attempted  fraud  upon  the  public.  Letter-press  copy 
ofA.L.S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1797.  Washington,  George.     Presidentof  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Jan.    13.  ter  to  Tobias  Lear  [Walnut-tree  Farm,  Virginia].     Has  received 

no  answer  to  his  letter  regarding  placing  of  [Anna]  Maria  [Wash 
ington]  and  the  daughter  of  Col.  [Burgess]  Ball  in  Rev.  [Jacob] 
VanVleck's  school;  sent  [Robert]  Fulton's  treatise  on  improve 
ment  of  canal  navigation  at  same  time;  War  Department  wishes 
deeds  of  land  for  the  arsenal  on  the  Shenandoah  [river]  which 
have  not  yet  been  received;  asks  that  he  give  attention  to  this 
matter.  Letter-press  copy  of  A .  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  81 

1797.        Washington,  George.    President  'of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.    Let- 

Jan.    13.  ter  to  John  Trumbull  [Philadelphia].     Conveys  his  and   Mrs. 

[Martha]   Washington's  thanks  for  courtesies  extended   them; 

requests  forwarding  of  enclosed  letter.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 


1797.        Washing-ton,  George.     President  of  the  United  State*.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Jan.    15.  ter  to  [        ]  Dunnington  [Maryland].     Has  waited  longer  than 

he  should  for  rents  due;  concludes  he  means  to  discharge  same  in 
tobacco,  when  at  low  market  value;  if  rents  are  not  paid  in  full  to 
Dr.  [Daniel  of  St.  Thomas]  Jenifer,  will  take  summary  action 
under  Maryland  law.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washing-ton,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.     1.  ter  to  Gen.  [Alexander]  Spotswood.     Has  received  his  letter  of 

24th.  ult.  ;  appoints  him  agent  to  dispose  of  land  on  Kough  Creek, 
Kentucky;  has  authorized  Major  George  Lewis  to  buy  [  ] 
Wodron's  tract;  cannot  find  Gen.  [Henry]  Lee's  conveyance  of 
the  land;  Col.  Thomas  Marshall  by  authority,  has  paid  tax  on 
same  from  the  beginning;  wishes  him  a  pleasant  journey  to 
Kentucky  and  a  safe  return.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.     1.  ter  to  George  Ball  [Lancaster  County,  Virginia].     Has  received 

his  letter  of  the  16th.  ult;  if  George  Fitzhugh  has  given  up  the 
idea  of  purchasing  the  Gloucester  county  [Virginia]  lands  will  let 
him  have  them  on  the  same  terms;  expects  to  be  at  [Mt.  Vernon] 
by  March  20th.,  perhaps  sooner.  Letterpress  copy  of  A.  L.  .S'. 
2pp.  Q«. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     President  of  the  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.   19.  ter  to  Joseph  Fay  [New  York].     Acknowledges  receipt  of  his 

letter  of  7th.  inst.  ;  will  sell  the  lands  on  the  Ohio  and  Great 
Kanawha  rivers  in  entirety  only  at  $8  an  acre;  encloses  circular 
describing  lands  and  terms  of  sale.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     President  of  tfie  United  States.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Feb.   28.  ter  to  George  Clinton  [New  York].     Acknowledges  receipt  of  his 

letter  of  the  14th.  and  [  ]  Wilke's  draft  for  share  of  proceeds 
of  sale  of  lots  in  Coxburgh  [New  York]  ;  asks  for  information  as  to 
land  values  of  lots  still  unsold;  expects  to  start  for  Mt.  Vernon 
next  week.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     Letter  to  Mrs.  [Elizabeth]  Fergu- 

Mar.    5.  son  [Philadelphia].     Apologizes  for  not  answering  her  letter  of 

Jan.  16th.  sooner;  is  preparing  to  leave  the  city;  has  referred  the 

matter  to  [Elias]  Boudinot;  thanks  her  for  enclosures  sent  with 

her  letter.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     2pp.     Q°. 

1797.        Washington,    George.     Philadelphia.     Letter    to    [Sir    John  Sinclair, 
Mar.     6.  Scotland,]  respecting  a   National   Board  of  Agriculture  in   the 

United  States.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Q°. 

Printed:  Sinclair's  Correspondence,  2,  26.    Fac-simile  in  Washington's  Let 
ters  on  Agriculture,  Washn.  1847.    p.    41. 

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82  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     Letter   to  Major  [Caleb]  Gibbs 
Mar.    6.  [Boston].     Will  turn  over  his  letter  of  13th.  inst.  to  the  President 

of  the  United  States  [John  Adams] ;  mentions  considerations 
that  have  been  lost  sight  of  by  him  [in  his  application  for  office] ; 
is  no  longer  in  his  power  to  nominate  men  to  offices.  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  X.  2pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.      Letter   to  George  Ball   [Freder- 

Mar.    6.  icksburg,  Virginia].     Encloses  a  copy  of  the  letter  sent  him  in 

answer   to  his  from  Lancaster   [county,  Virginia] ;    would    have 

answered   his   letter  of  16th.  ult.  but  for  pressure  of   business. 

Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q". 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     Letter  to  Oliver  Ellsworth  [Phil- 
Mar.    8.  adelphia].     Will  leave  the  city  in  24  hours;  extends  his  thanks 
for  the  many  kindnesses  and  courtesies  and  help  rendered;  will 
always  be  glad  to  see  him  at  Mt.  Vernon.     Letter-press  copy  of 
A.L.8.     1  p.     Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to   Messrs.    Reed.&  Ford 
Mar.  31.  [Philadelphia].     Requests  transfer  to  himself  of  70  shares  of  Bank 

of  Columbia  [Philadelphia]  stock  as  per  their  agreement  of  Feb. 
24th.  [1797?];  received  the  shares  at  $40  to  accommodate  Gen. 
[Henry]  Lee  in  a  payment  he  was  to  have  made.  Contemporary 
copy,  endorsed  by  Washington.  1  p.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.      Letter  to  [Col.  Clement  Biddle, 
May  28.  Philadelphia].     Asks  if  he  would  care  to  undertake,  as  formerly, 

trifling  business  matters  in  Philadelphia;  if  so  requests  him  to 
receive  interest  on  his  certificates  at  Treasury  or  Bank  of  United 
States;  will  execute  necessary  power  of  attorney  when  sent; 
requests  that  things  mentioned  in  enclosed  memorandum  be  sent. 
Letter  press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.      [Mt.  Vernon.]     List  of  sundries  to  be  sent  by 
May  28.  Col.  [Clement]  Biddle  [Philadelphia].     Picture  frames,  glasses, 

paper,  books  etc.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 
Enclosed  in  letter  of  same  date  to  Col.  Clement  Biddle. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  James  McHenry  [Phila- 
May  29.  delphia,]   describing  his  daily  life.     letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 

•3  pp.     Q°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  13,  391.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  11,  203. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  St.  George  Tucker  [Win- 
May  30.  Chester,  Virginia] .     Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  24th. 
ult.;  Legislature  [Congress]  has  been  disinclined  to  push  project 
of  a  National  University;  is  much  interested  therein;  thanks  him 
for  ideas  advanced.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  /S'.     1  p.     Q". 

1797.  Washington,  George.  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter  to  Oliver  Wolcott  [Phil- 
May  [June]  7.  adelphia].  Acknowledges  receipt  of  letter  of  31st.  ult.  with  drafts 
on  the  Collector  of  Alexandria  [John  Fitzgerald]  for  money 
received  from  [James]  Ross;  encloses  receipt  with  endorsement 
on  bond  of  Matthew  Ritchie  to  be  delivered  Ross;  desires  him  to 
ask  Ross  to  inform  Col.  [Israel]  Shreve  that  he  cannot  submit  to 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  83 

1797.        Washing-ton,  George  —  Continued. 

May  [June]  7.          his  trifling;  dribbling  manner  of  sending  money  received  from 
sale  of  Washington's  land;  will  put  his  judgment  bond  in  suit  if 
Ross  so  advises.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  I,.  S.     2  pp.     Q°. 
Letter  is  endorsed  as  of  June  7. 

1797.  Washington,  George.  Mt.  Yernon.  Letter  to  Dr.  [Daniel  of  St. 
May  [June]  7.  Thomas]  Jenifer  [Annapolis?  Maryland].  A  Mr.  Perry  wishes 
to  make  the  land  exchange  mentioned  in  enclosed  letter;  referred 
him  to  Dr.  [James]  Craik;  his  return  from  Congress  uncertain; 
promised  Perry  that  he  would  abide  by  [Jenifer's]  decision,  he 
being  acquainted  with  the  land;  [Jenifer]  will  probably  see 
[  ]  Dunnington  concerning  rents;  the  latter  knows  all  the 

circumstances  concerning  the  land.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
IP-    Q°. 

Letter  is  endorsed  as  of  June  7. 

1797.        Washing-ton,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Col.]  Clement  Biddle 
June    8.  [Philadelphia].     Encloses  power  of  attorney;  asks  him  to  inform 

"Mr.  [Aikens?,  Cabinet?]  maker"  on  Chestnut  street  of  failure  to 
send  part  of  writing  desk  and  key  to  sideboard.     Letter-press  copy 
of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 
Mutilated. 

1797.        Washing-ton,   George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Dr.   Charles  L.  Carter 

June  10.  [Fredericksburg,  Virginia].     Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter 

of  2d.  hist,  by  Maj.  George  Lewis  and  payment  of  loan  and  inter 

est;  extends  his  thanks  for  same.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 


1797.        Washing-ton,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Gustavus  Scott  [George- 
June  12.  town,  District  of  Columbia].     Sends  him  another  letter  of  Messrs. 

Reed  &  Ford  on  subject  of   the  shares  in  Bank  of   Columbia; 
requests  him  to  have  the  twenty    [notes?]   due  transferred  to 
[Washington].     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 
Mutilated. 

1797.        Washing-ton,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Gustavus  Scott  [George- 
June  19.  town,  District  of  Columbia].      Has  received  his  letter  [of  June 

16th.]  enclosing  that  of  Walt[er  Smith];  complains  of  trifling  of 
[Reed]  &  Ford  in  transfer  of  stock  [of  Bank  of  Columbia?]  ;  has 
endeavored  to  purchase  an  English  bull  from  [Henry  D.]  Gough  to 
improve  breed  of  cattle;  has  authorized  [Thomas]  Peter  to  buy 
[  ]  Thre[lkald's];  extends  thanks  respecting  Col.  [James] 

Lloyd;  wishes  to  know  if  the  bull  calf  from  [Nathaniel  Ramsey] 
and  other  gentlemen  is  a  present.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washing-ton,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.      Letter  to  Gustavus  Scott  [George- 
June  24.  town,  District  of  Columbia]  .    Has  received  his  letter  of  22d.  inst.  ; 

will  request  Col.  [Nathaniel]  Ramsey  to  receive  any  calf  [Col. 
James]  Lloyd  will  forward  to  Baltimore;  Reed  &  Ford's  last  let 
ter  gave  assurances  for  completion  of  transfer  of  stock  ;  requests 
that  he  attend  to  the  matter  on  reaching  Philadelphia.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 


04  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1797.        Washington,    George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to   Col.   Clement    Biddle- 
July     3.  [Philadelphia].     Presumes  power  of  attorney  reached  him  before 

the  dispatch  of  his  letter  of  20th.  ult. ;  sends  an  open  letter 
to  Mr.  [James]  McAlpin;  [Jedidiah]  Morse  having  sent  his- 
American  Gazettes,  the  purchase  of  another  is  unnecessary; 
returns  keys  sent  by  [  ]  Aikens;  requests  McAlpin's  account 
sent  him  when  paid.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,   George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Lawrence  [ Augustine J 
Sept.    3.  Washington  [Virginia].      Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter  of 

Aug.  23d. ;  extends  best  wishes  on  his  approaching  marriage  with 
Miss  [Mary  Dorcas]  Wood;  declines  invitation  to  be  present  at 
the  ceremony;  wishes  to  be  remembered  to  Miss  Wood's  grand 
mother.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  2pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,   George.      Mt,    Vernon.      Letter   to  Col.   Clement    Biddle- 
Sept.    6.  [Philadelphia].     Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  30th.  ult.;; 

would  request  [Thomas]  Dobson  to  bind  and  send  the  encyclo 
paedias;  hopes  that  the  yellow  fever  epidemic  in  Philadelphia 
will  speedily  disappear.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 

.1797.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to   [Dr.  James]  Anderson- 
Nov.  25.  [Edinburgh].     Has  given  scheme  for  renting  lands  on  the  Great 

Kanawha  consideration;  terms  and  conditions  of  lease  may  seem 
high  to  those  unacquainted  with  the  value  of  the  land;  will  make 
experiment  in  manner  proposed;  association,  if  formed,  should 
send  an  advance  agent;  describes  routes  to  be  traversed  to  reach 
the  land.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  3pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,     George.      Mt.    Vernon.      Letter   to   Richard    Parkinson 
Nov.  28.  [Doncaster,  England].    Has  received  his  letter  of  Aug.  28th.,  1797; 

had  leased  the  farm  but  unforeseen  circumstances  have  postponed1 
same  until  1799;  other  farms  will  not  be  leased  until  the- 1798 
crops  are  harvested;  thinks  they  could  bargain  if  he  should  come 
to  America  in  March;  would  not  rent  any  land  on  agreement 
until  mutually  satisfactory;  thanks  him  for  his  offer  to  send  his 
treatise  "The  Practical  Farmer".  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8. 
2pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.    Letter  to  James  Welch  [Alexandria, 
Dec.     1.  Virginia].     His   proposition   to  lease  the  Great  Kanawha  land 

received  from  James  Cooper;  does  not  understand  his  scheme;, 
reasons  given  for  not  considering  same;  damage  to  land,  low  total 
of  rental;  is  willing  to  discuss  the  matter  in  personal  interview 
at  his  convenience.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  James  Welch  [Alexan- 
Dec.     7.  dria?  Virginia].     Has  considered  their  conversation  of  yesterday; 

parting  with  fee  simple  of  the  [Great]  Kanawha  lands  is  greatest 
obstacle  to  their  bargaining;  impression  prevailing  that  he  will 
accept  $8.  per  acre  for  the  Kanawha  lands  a  mistaken  one;  will 
dispose  of  the  "whole"  of  the  western  lands  at  that  rate  which 
would  include  10,000  acres  on  the  Ohio  and  30,000  on  the  Little 
Miami  rivers;  will  not  sell  the  Kanawha  lands  for  less  than  $10. 
an  acre;  the  rent  he  offers  is  as  much  as  could  be  expected  if 
annual  payments  can  be  secured  for  six  years  as  suggested;  makes 


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Washing-ton,  George — Continued. 

him  a  proposition  differing  only  slightly  from  his  own;  will  give 
him  a  30  year  lease  on  the  Kanawha  lands,  23,216  acres,  at  a  rent 
of  $11,143  per  annum  to  be  due  the  last  day  of  December  of  every 
year  and  to  be  subject  to  fee  within  6  years  on  payment  of 
§200,000  down  on  transfer  in  fee  simple;  to  render  first  rents 
easier,  in  December  1798  only  $5000  shall  be  due  and  2d.  year's 
rent  be  only  $8000;  is  sure  of  rise  in  value  of  the  land;  lease  may 
be  renewed  at  end  of  30  years  to  complete  99  years  on  annual 
rental  of  $22,286;  lands  to  be  apportioned  to  tenants,  suitable 
buildings  to  be  erected  and  proportion  of  woodland  to  be  reserved 
for  support  of  same;  would  like  to  know  if  above  meets  with  his 
approbation.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  4pp.  Q°. 

1797.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  James  Keith  [Alexan- 
Dec.   10.  dria,   Virginia].      Has  leased  his  lands  on  Great  Kanawha  to 

James  Welch;  gives  agreement  as  to  payment  and  other  condi 
tions  in  detail;  wishes  him  to  draw  up  form  of  contract;  expects 
to  be  in  Alexandria  on  [Dec.]  21st.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  Q°. 

1797.  Washing-ton,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [James]  Anderson  [Mt. 
Dec.   21.  Vernon].     Wishes  an  annual  report  of  condition  and  affairs  of  the 

farms;  statement  of  expenditures  and  income,  produce  etc., 
desired;  hereafter  desires  quarterly  reports;  compliments  him  on 
his  abilities;  calls  attention  to  particular  instances  of  mismanage 
ment  of  labor,  teams  etc. ;  wishes  work  systematized  and  mapped 
out  in  advance;  injunctions  as  to  use  of  tools;  Isaac  and  Joe 
[slaves]  are  continually  repairing  ploughs.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  6  pp.  Q°. 

1798.  Washing-ton,  George.     Mt,  Vernon.     Letter  to  Gustavus  Scott  [Wash- 
Jan.     8.  ington,  District  of  Columbia].     Is  glad  to  learn  from  his  letter  of 

21st,  ult.  that  Maryland  has  granted  a  loan  to  carry  on  the  public 
buildings  in  the  Federal  City;  hopes  the  object  of  the  navigation 
of  the  Potomac  will  meet  with  equal  success;  hopes  to  see  him  in 
Georgetown  at  the  meeting  of  the  Potomac  [Navigation]  Com 
pany.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.   Vernon.     Letter  to  Frederick  Kitt  [Phila- 
Jan.   10.  delphia].     Has  not  heard  of  Hercules,  negro  cook,  since  he  left; 

suspects  that  he  is  in  Philadelphia;  wishes  measures  taken  for 
his  apprehension;  has  no  desire  to  acquire  another  slave  by  pur 
chase;  .Col.  Clement  Biddle  will  take  charge  of  the  matter  and 
pay  all  necessary  charges;  advises  caution  in  search.  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt,  Vernon.     Letter  to  Frederick  Kitt  [Phila- 
Jan.   29.  delphia].     Has  received  his  letter  of  the  15th.  inst. ;  desires  him 

to  continue  his  inquiries  for  Hercules;  when  found  he  is  to  con 
fer  with  Col.  Clement  Biddle  as  to  capture;  should  be  put  on 
board  of  vessel  for  Alexandria;  Mrs.  [Martha]  Washington  would 
have  engaged  Mrs.  [  ]  but  has  a  house-keeper;  congratu 

lates  him  on  obtaining  a  position  in  the  bank.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 


86  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1798.        Washington,  George.    -Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Albin  Rawlins  [Hanover 
Jan.    31.  Court  House,  Virginia].     Has  received  his  letter  of  26th.  hint.;  a 

misconception  exists  as  to  the  application  of  Gen.  [Alexander] 
Spots  wood;  a  house-keeper  or  butler  was  desired  and  has  been 
obtained;  has  need,  however,  for  a  man  to  manage  his  corre 
spondence,  copy  his  letters  etc. ;  ask  him  to  state  his  terms. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A .  L.  8.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.    Mt.  Vernon.    Observations  on  going  over  [James] 
Feb.     1.  Anderson's  accounts.     Absence  of  cash  accounts  causes  lack  of 

clearness;  account  for  stud  horse  "Traveller"  not  complete;  no 
credit  shown  for  money  received  from  A[  ]  Jameson;  no 
voucher  for  J.  V.  Thomas'  charge  nor  that  of  John  Voilet's;  wheat 
and  flour  accounts  show  discrepancies;  fishery  and  distillery  ac 
counts  lack  clearness;  accounts  appear  fair;  wishes  cash  account 
rendered  every  quarter;  requests  care  in  purchasing;  found  it 
necessary  to  sell  considerable  iand  to  meet  expenses  last  year. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  3  pp.  Q". 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [James]  Anderson  [Mt. 
Feb.     6.  Vernon].     Seems  hurt  by  observations  made  on  his  accounts  but 

no  such  intention  prevailed;  is  fully  satisfied;  has  said  nothing 
unwarranted;  does  not  consider  it  fair  that  he  should  leave  at 
this  time  but  wishes  to  retain  no  one  against  his  wishes;  has 
written  for  a  young  clerk  from  Scotland;  agreed  to  his  son  John 
[Anderson]  overseeing  the  distillery;  convenience  of  rendering  a 
quarterly  cash  statement.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  4pp.  Q". 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Albin  Rawlins  [Hanovt  r 
Feb.  12.  Court  House,  Virginia].     Has  received  his  letter  of  the  7th.  inst. ; 

has  always  considered  $100  sufficient  for  the  work  he  will  require; 
will  give  him  $150;  wishes  recommendations;  explains  the  duties 
that  will  be  required  of  him  as  a  clerk;  asks  that  he  obtain  a 
recommendation  from  either  Judge  [  ]  Lyon  or  Judge  [Ed 
mund]  Pendleton  or  [John]  Hoomes.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8. 
2pp.  Q°. 

1793.  Washington,  George.  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter  to  Samuel  Davidson  [Scot- 
Mar.  2.  land].  Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  19th.  ult. ;  has 
another  opening  for  his  nephew  on  terms  suggested  to  [Thomas] 
Peter  as  assistant  at  the  distillery  with  [John]  Anderson,  son  of 
the  manager  [James]  Anderson;  would  like  an  immediate  answer. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,    George.     Mt.    Vernon.     Letter   to   Dr.   B[         ]   Fendall. 
Mar.     6.  Wishes  him  to  return  articles  that  he  took  away  to  finish;  Mrs. 

[Martha]  Washington  needs  them  and  if  unfinished  will  apply 
elsewhere.  Letter-prexs  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.    Mt.  Vernon.    Letter  to  Alexander  Smith  [Vienna, 

April   3.  Maryland].     Wishes  plank  and  lumber  for  flooring;  gives  table 

of  amounts  and  sizes  desired;  may  complete  the  vessel's  cargo 

with  shingles;  wishes  the  flooring  seasoned.      Letter-press  coon  of 

A.  L.  8.     2  pp.     Q". 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Governor  [John]  Henry, 
Apr.     3.  [Annapolis,]  Maryland.     Encloses  letter  to  [Alexander]  Smith; 

would  be  pleased  to  see  [Henry]  at  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter-press  copy 
of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q". 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  87 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Oliver  Evans  [Pennsyl- 
Apr.     8.  vania].     Wishes  to  know  if  he  can  recommend  a  good  miller; 

present  man   leaves  in  August;  wages  and   terms  that  will  be 
allowed;  prefers  a  married  man  with  small  family;  requests  him 
to  converse  with  Col.  Clement  Biddle.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S- 
2  pp.     Q°. 
Latter  part  of  letter  illegible. 

1798.        Washington,   George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Capt.    [  ]  O'Flin 

Apr.  15.  [Brandy wine,    Delaware].       Present  miller  intends  leaving  in 

August;  terms  and  wages  granted  same;  wishes  him  to  obtain  a 

miller;  gives  location  of  mill;  prefers  a  married  man.     Letter-press 

copy  of  A.  L.  &'.     2  pp.     Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  William  Booker  [Rich- 
Apr.  15.  mond,  Virginia].      His  [threshing]  machine  erected  on  Union 
Farm  has  given  most  unsatisfactory  results;  has  seen  advertise 
ments  of  improvements  to  same;  desires  to  hear  from  him  on  the 
subject.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q". 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Oliver  Evans  [Pennsyl- 
Apr.  22.  vania].     Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letter  of  17th  inst.;  wishes 

to  know  if  [Evans']  former  miller  will  engage  himself;  also  the 
lowest  wages  he  will  accept  if  the  terms  given  in  Washington's 
letter  of  8th.  inst.  are  unsatisfactory.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
lp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.    Letter  to  Alexander  Smith  [Vienna, 
Apr.  25.  Maryland].     Wrote  him  on  3d.  inst.  and  sent  duplicate  through 

Governor  [John]  Henry  but  has  received  no  acknowledgement; 
changes  desired  in  dimensions  of  some  of  the  lumber  as  given  in 
bill  in  letter  of  3d. ;  requests  that  10  posts  be  sent  in  addition. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  I  p.  Q°. 

1798.  Washington,  George.  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter  to  William  Booker  [Rich- 
Apr.  25.  mond,  Virginia].  Has  received  his  letter  of  20th.  inst.;  will  be 
glad  to  see  him  at  Mt.  Vernon  as  soon  after  harvest  as  convenient; 
does  not  mind  expense  of  the  wheel  [threshing]  machine  if  it  can 
accomplish  the  results;  will  depend  on  him  for  a  new  raw-hide 
band.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q". 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Messrs.  Fosters  &  May 
May     7.  [Alexandria,   Virginia].     Is  surprised  at  account  received  with 

their  letter  of  30th.  ult. ;  is  unaccustomed  to  having  old  accounts 
presented;  told  [William]  Pearce  to  discharge  all  outstanding 
debts  before  he  left  his  service;  has  written  Pearce  and  will  set 
tle  the  matter  as  soon  as  he  is  heard  from.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.L.-&  2pp.  Q". 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Thomas  C.  Martin  [King 
May  15.  and  Queen  county,  Virginia].    Wrote  him  last  autumn  relative  to 

his  invention  of  a  threshing  machine;  wishes  to  know  whether 
the  machine  can  be  worked  by  men  or  horses;  would  like  instruc 
tions  how  to  build  one  or  will  furnish  material  and  bear  expense 
if  he  will  send  a  competent  man  to  do  so  before  harvest;  would 
like  to  hear  from  him  on  the  subject.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  Q«. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1798.        Washington,    George.      Mt.    Yernon.      Letter   to    [William    Fitzhugh, 
May  30.  Alexandria,  Yirginia].     Went  to  Alexandria  yesterday  but  re 

turned  at  once  expecting  [Thomas]  Law  and  family  to  dinner; 
heard  through  [Tobias]  Lear  that  [James]  Anderson  had  applied 
to  him  for  position  as  manager;  encloses  a  letter  from  Anderson 
[to  Washington]  and  a  copy  of  his  answer  which  will  explain 
the  difficulty  between  them ;  mentions  Anderson's  good  traits  and 
abilities;  likewise  his  failings;  asks  if  he  is  expected  to  fill  the 
place  of  [  ]  Donee  at  once;  desires  lo  know  the  date  of  his 
application  for  a  position;  wishes  enclosures  returned.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1798.          Washington,    George.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  James  Anderson  [Mt. 
June  11.  Yernon].     Replies   to   his    letter  of   yesterday;  grants   increase 

desired  in  allowance  of  fish,  flour,  and  whiskey;  authorizes  ex 
change  of  horses  if  larger  and  stronger  can  be  obtained  by  paying 
"some  boot";  If  River  Farm  is  committed  to  care  of  [Dr.  David] 
Stuart  and  [Albin]  Rawlins  does  some  of  the  riding,  more  horses 
are  unnecessary;  pays  more  now  than  any  other  gentleman  in 
Yirginia  for  management  of  the  farms  and  cannot  afford  more;  feels 
no  gratification  in  hurting  peoples  feelings  and  gives  his  observa 
tions  for  no  other  purpose  than  concern  for  personal  welfare;  has 
always  considered  his  integrity  unimpeachable;  compliments  his 
knowledge  and  skill  in  farming;  his  lack  of  system  debilitates  the 
land;  wastes  time  and  material;  proposes  schemes,  gets  them 
approved  and  then  fails  to  carry  them  out;  promises  are  not  per 
formed;  failure  to  watch  hay,  grain,  destruction  of  tools  and  other 
shortcomings  noted;  method  that  should  have  been  pursued  in 
riding  around  the  farms;  above  criticisms  offered  with  friendly 
motives  and  desire  to  benefit  the  farms.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.L.8.  10pp.  Q°. 

179S.        Washington,  George.     Mt.  Yernon.     Letter  to  Oliver  Evans   [Pennsyl- 

June  14.  vania].     Asks  him  again  about  procuring  a  miller;  has  heard 

nothing  from  him  since  his  letter  of  April  26th  nor  anything  from 

Brandy  wine;  wishes  to  hear  positively  as  soon  as  convenient. 

Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.     I  p.     Q°. 

1798.  Washington,  George.  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter  to  William  Fitzhugh  [Alex- 
June  17.  andria,  Yirginia].  Rev.  [Jeremy]  Belknap  proposes  to  publish  a 
work  [2d  vol.  of  American  Biographies]  that  cannot  fail  of  being 
interesting;  encloses  Belknap's  "proposal";  asks  Fitzhugh  to 
"offer"  it  in  the  Alexandria  coffee  houses  for  subscription;  it  is 
to  be  returned  afterwards  to  Washington.  Letter-press  cop;/  of 
A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.    Mt.  Vernon.    Letter  to  Alexander  Smith  [Vienna, 
June  17.  Maryland].     Has  paid  Capt.  [  ]  Walters  for  plank  delivered; 

did  so  reluctantly  after  Walter's  assurances;  considered  such  pay 
ment  irregular  and  only  made  it  through  desire  not  to  disappoint 
him.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
July   10.  ica.     Mt.    Vernon.      Letter    to    Sir    John    Sinclair    [Scotland,] 

respecting   agricultural   matters.     Letter-press  copy   of   A.    L.    8. 
4  pp.     Q°. 
Printed:  Sinclair's  Correspondence,  2,30. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON"    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1798.        Washing-ton,   George.     Lt.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  the  armies  in 
July  25.  America.      Mt.  Vernou.      Letter   to   Dr.  James  Anderson   [Scot" 

land].  Conduct  of  France  towards  the  United  States.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  4  pp.  Q°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  14, 52.    Spark,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  11,274. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
July  25.  icn.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter   to   John  Trumbull  [London?].     Has 

received  his  letter  of  March  6th  with  two  proofs  of  the  "American 
Revolution";  expresses  his  deep  obligation  and  thanks  for  same; 
condition  of  affairs  caused  by  the  arrogant  conduct  of  France  will 
probably  drag  him  into  public  life  again;  French  government  will 
find  its  mistake;  asks  when  he  will  return  to  America;  Mrs. 
[Martha]  Washington  and  Miss  [Eleanor  Parke]  Custis  send 
regards.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 

Aug.  10.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  William  Vans  Murray,  The  Hague, 

concerning  [Washington's]  private  letters  that  have  fallen  into 

the  hands  of  the  French,  and  the  policy  of  France.     Letter-press 

copy  of  A.  L.  S.     4  pp.     Q°. 

Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  14, 71.    Baker,  Washington  after  the 
Revolution,  366.    (In  part.) 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in,  chief  of  the  armies  in 
Oct.      8.  America.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Andrew  E.  Belknap  [Boston]. 

Has  received  his  letter  of  20th  ult. ;  William  Herbert  will  attend 
to  the  subscriptions;  has  received  first  volume  of  the  "American 
Biography";  if  [Washington's]  name  was  down  more  than  once 
it  was  to  encourage  the  continuance  of  the  work.  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  8.  2  pp.  Q". 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  the  armies  in 
Oct.      8.  America.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  William  Herbert  [Alexandria, 

Virginia].  Thanks  him  for  information  in  his  letter  of  15th  ult.; 
has  no  need  of  the  money  in  the  Bank  of  Alexandria;  has  in 
formed  [Andrew  E.]  Belknap  of  his  kind  offer.  Letter-press  copy 
ofA.L.S.  Ip.  Q". 

1798.        Washington,.  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  the  armies  in 
Nov.     1.  America.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [James]   Anderson   [Mt.  Ver 

non]  .  Expects  letters  that  may  call  him  to  the  seat  of  govern 
ment  [Philadelphia];  his  departure  will  be  sudden;  may  be 
absent  4  or  5  weeks;  gives  detailed  instructions  for  farm  manage 
ment  during  his  absence;  leaves  instructions  for  carpenters,  join 
ers  and  bricklayers;  has  received  a  letter  from  [Richard]  Park 
inson  of  England  who  will  arrive  with  family  and  animals  at  any 
time;  leaves  Parkinson's  letters  and  his  answers  thereto  for  his 
guidance  in  the  matter;  requests  that  [enclosed?]  letter  be  pre 
sented  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Lee  on  his  arrival  in  Alexandria; 
directs  that  [Lee]  be  shown  Bushrod  Washington's  [answer  to 
same]  and  be  directed  to  execute  his  deed  to  [Washington], 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Q°. 
Mutilated. 


90  CALENDAK    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
[Nov.  1.]  /co.     [Mt.  Yernon.]     Outline  of  "Work  for  Carpenters"  during 

his  absence.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

Enclosed,  as  are  the  two  following  documents,  in  Washington,  George,  Let 
ter  to  James  Anderson  1798,  Nov.  1. 


1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies 
[Nov.  1.]  lea.     [Mt.  Vernon.]     Outline  of  "Work  for  Joiner"  during  his 

absence.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
[Nov.  L]  ?'co.      [Mt.  Yernon.]     Outline  of  "Work    for  the  Bricklayers" 

during  his  absence.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  /S'.     1  p.     Q". 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  the  armies  in 
•Nov.    3.  America.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [James]  Anderson  [Mt.  Ver 

non,]  concerning  Richard  Parkinson.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  >S. 
3  pp.  Q°. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  11,  838. 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Nov.     4.  tea.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Henry]   Lee     [Alex 

andria?].  Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letters  from  Fredericks- 
burg  and  Stratford;  sets  out  for  Trenton  [New  Jersey]  tomorrow; 
has  received  report  on  Major  [William  B.]  Harrison's  land  from 
Jesse  Simms;  was  surprised  to  find  the  Pennsylvania  avenue 
[Washington,  D.  C.]  lots  were  not  of  standard  si/e;  he  can  hardly 
expect  payment  under  these  conditions;  will  accept  land  at  Har 
per's  Ferry,  in  London  county  or  any  unincumbered  property 
rather  than  raise  a  dispute;  sent  the  deeds  which  passed  between 
them  in  April  last  to  Bushrod  Washington;  [James]  Anderson 
will  present  him  Bushrod's  opinion  thereon  and  a  deed  drawn  by 
him  for  signature;  has  acknowledged  Lee's  deed  before  witnesses 
and  requests  Lee  to  do  the  same  for  [Washington's]  deed.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Arner- 
Nov.     4.  tea.     Mt.  Vernon.    Letter  to  Major  [William  B.]  Harrison  [Lees- 

burg?  Virginia].  Inquires  if  he  will  rent  tenements  and  at  what 
terms;  considerable  damage  has  been  done  the  crops,  fences,  etc.  on 
[Washington's]  adjoining  land;  does  not  care  to  pay  an  exorbitant 
price;  tenements  are  worth  but  little;  gives  reasons  for  the  state 
ment;  wishes  the  lease  for  a  term  of  years.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q". 

1798.         [Washington,  George.]     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in. 
[Dec.  20.]  America.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  [to  Dr.  William  Thornton,  Wash 

ington,  D.  C.]  respecting  [Washington's]  house  in  the  "Federal 
City."  Autograph  copy.  1  p.  Q°. 

Mutilated.     1'rinted:  Memoirs  of  Long  Island  Hist.  Soc.  4,  xc. 

'1798.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  tlie  armies  in 
Dec.  25.  America.    Mt.Vernon.    Letter  to  George  [Washington]  Lafayette 

[France?].  Has  written  a  long  letter  to  Gen.  [Marie  Jean  Paul 
Joseph  Roche  Yves  Gilbert  du  Motier  Marquis  de]  Lafayette; 
has  accepted  a  commission  to  lead  the  army  in  event  of  war; 
gives  news  of  his  acquaintances;  Lawrence  Lewis  is  a  captain  of 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  91 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George — Continued. 

Dec.  25.  light  dragoons  and  is  to  marry  Eleanor  [Parke]  Custis  on  Feb. 

22d;  [George]  Washington  [Parke]  Custis  has  been  appointed 
cornet  in  Lewis's  troop  and  Washington  Craik  a  lieutenant  in 
same;  [Charles]  Carrol  [jr.]  of  Carrollton  is  to  be  Washington's 
volunteer  aid  and  [Tobias]  Lear  secretary;  expresses  hope  that  the 
[French]  Directory  will  not  force  a  war;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  [Thomas] 
Law  and  [u^ughter]  Eliza,  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  [Thomas]  Peter  and 
their  two  children  and  Dr.  [David]  Stuart  and  family  are  well; 
Alexandria  is  thriving  and  public  buildings  in  the  Federal  City 
and  many  private  ones  are  being  erected ;  Nelly  [Custis]  is  absent 
at  Hope  Park  [Maryland] ;  Washington  [Custis]  and  [Lawrence] 
Lewis  are  beyond  the  mountains;  will  be  glad  to  see  him  when 
the  political  storm  blows  over;  should  be  pleased  to  have  M. 
[Felix]  Frestal  accompany  him.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  the  ai-mies  in 

Dec.  26.  America.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  William  Vans  Murray,    The 

Hague.     "Envoy"  Logan  and  his  mission;  new  session  of  Con- 

gres;  Alien  and  Sedition  laws.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     3 

pp.     Q°- 

Printed:    Ford.    Writings    of    Washington,    14,    128.    Sparks,    Writings   of 
Washington,  11,  383. 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Dec.    28.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Richard  Raynal  Keene.     Is  always 

glad,  when  convenient,  to  help  the  deserving;  mistaken  impres 
sion  that  prevails  as  to  [Washington's]  wealth;  finds  it  no  easy 
task  to  keep  expenditures  down  to  receipts;  returns  his  letter  of 
24th  inst.  and  its  enclosures.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.Q°. 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  inAmer- 
Dec.   30.  i'-a.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter    to    [Brig.]    Gen.     [John]    Marshall 

[Richmond?  Virginia].  Requests  him  to  forward  enclosed  packet 
to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles  Cotesworth]  Pinckney,  if  he  has  left 
Richmond;  sends  Judge  [Alexander]  Addison's  production  on 
the  Alien  and  Sedition  laws;  no  amount  of  clear  conviction  will 
affect  the  leaders  of  the  opposition;  requests  that  when  he  has 
read  it  he  send  it  to  Bushrod  Washington;  wishes  him  success 
in  election  [for  Congress] .  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Dec.   30.  lea.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Dr.]  William  Thornton  [Washing 

ton,  D.  C.].  Has  received  his  letters  of  25th  inst.  enclosing 
Messrs.  Blagden  and  Lenthal's  estimate  for  adding  pediment  and 
parapet  to  houses  in  [Washington];  no  plan  enclosed  as  stated; 
will  delay  his  decision  until  his  visit  to  the  Federal  City;  ianot 
acquainted  with  the  principles  of  architecture  but  states  his  pref 
erences  and  reasons  for  treatment  of  the  roof;  thanks  him  for  his 
freely  expressed  opinion.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1798.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Dec.  31.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Bushrod  Washington    [Virginia,] 

respecting  Capt.  Blackburn,  Addison  on  the  Alien  and  Sedition 
laws  and  Lee's  deed.  Letter-press  cop;/  of  A.  L.  S.  3pp.  Q°. 

Printed  (in  part):  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  14,  139.    Sparks,  Writings, 
of  Washington,  11,  386. 


2  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1798.  Washington,  George.     Li.,  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Dec.   31.  ica.     Mt.   Vernon.     Letter  to  [Maj.]    Gen.    [Henry]    Lee    [Vir 

ginia]  .  Presumes  he  has  not  received  the  letter  a  copy  of  which 
is  enclosed;  has  sent  Bushrod  Washington  the  deeds  for  execu 
tion;  asks  [Lee]  to  acknowledge  [Washington's]  deed  before 
evidence.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 

1799.  Washington,  George.     Li.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Jan.      5.  ica.      Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to   [Sir]    Philip  Bootes   [England?]. 

Beceived  his  letter  of  Nov.  15th  while  in  Philadelphia  on  pub 
lic  business;  the  land  he,  as  son  of  Capt.  John  Bootes,  inquires 
after  was  purchased  by  Hon.  John  Page  [for  Washington];  satis 
factory  evidence  of  conveyance  and  new  patent  can  be  seen  at  the 
Secretary's  office  [of  State  of  Virginia]  .  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8. 


1799.        Washington,  George.     Li.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
•Jan.      6.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.      Letter   to    William   Bussell   [New    York?]. 

Has  received  his  letter  of  20th  ult.  ;  understands  difficulties  in 
sending  the  ram  and  the  straw  machine;  will  be  glad  to  receive 
the  ground  borer;  is  much  in  need  of  such  a  machine.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Jan.    10.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Israel  Shreve  [Pennsylvania]. 

Has  received  his  letter  of  21st  ult.  ;  has  not  heard  from  his  brother 
[Isaac?  Shreve]  and  does  not  expect  to  obtain  what  is  due  from 
[Israel]  except  through  the  courts;  he  knows  the  reasons  for  the 
sale  of  the  land  on  which  he  lives;  non-payment  of  the  money  has 
compelled  [Washington]  to  borrow  from  the  banks;  from  his  past 
conduct  has  no  hope  of  his  ever  making  payments  on  time;  if 
satisfactory  assurance  can  be  given  of  his  paying  on  April  1st,  pro 
ceedings  will  be  stayed;  expects  next  payment  to  be  promptly 
made  and  will  accept  "no  further  excuses."  Letter-press  copy 
A.  L.  8.  3  pp.  Q«. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Jan.    20.  ica.     Mt.   Vernon.     Letter  [to  Bev.   Bryan,  Lord  Fairfax,  Eng 

land]  .  Has  received  letters  from  him  dated  June  1  7th,  from  Ham  p- 
ton  Boad[s,  Virginia],  Aug.  21st  to  23d  from  London  and  Sept. 
7th  from  York;  thanks  him  for  transmitting  the  letters  entrusted 
to  him;  insults  of  France  have  roused  the  people;  if  an  invasion  is 
threatened  [Washington]  has  consented  to  lead  the  armies;  he 
has  probably  seen  the  letter  of  acceptance  of  the  trust,  dated  July 
13th  last,  as  it  has  been  printed  and  scattered  broadcast;  the  Vir 
ginia  legislature  alone  of  all  the  states  seems  afflicted  with  oppo 
sition  to  all  measures  of  defence;  results  of  this  spirit  of  opposition 
are  beyond  the  reach  of  man  to  see;  expresses  belief  in  the  protec 
tion  of  Providence  for  the  country;  went  to  Philadelphia  at 
request  of  the  Secretary  of  War  [James  McHenry]  to  assist  in  for 
mation  of  the  army;  [Countess  Selina]  Lady  Huntington  "was" 
a  correspondent  at  one  time;  claimed  a  relationship,  though 
[Washington]  never  inquired  into  it;  crops  are  poor,  owing  to 
autumnal  drought  and  [Hessian]  fly;  Mrs.  [Martha]  Washington 
and  he  took  dinner  with  Mrs.  Fairfax  on  Wednesday  last  [Jan. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  93 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George — Continued. 

Jan.   20.  16th]  atMt.  Eagle;  all  the  [Fairfax]  family  are  well;  Miss  [Eleanor 

Parke]  Custis  has  returned  from  Hope  Park  [Maryland]  and  with 
Mrs.  Washington  sends  best  wishes.     Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"To  the   Right  Honorable  Bryan   Lord   Fairfax".     Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  8.     7  pp.     Q°. 
Printed  (in part):  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  14,  140. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Jan.   20.  ica.    Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Clement  Biddle  [Philadelphia]. 

Has  received  his  letter  of  13th  inst. ;  asks  him  to  send  a  bushel  of 
English  or  blue  grass  seed,  "fresh  &  good"  for  the  lawn  in  front 
of  the  house;  white  clover  will  answer  if  first;  is  unobtainable; 
expects  two  hats  from  [  ]  Parish;  may  be  sent  with  the 

boots  and  book  cases.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.    1  p.     Q°. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Jan.   20.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Sir  John  Sinclair  [Scotland,]  con 

cerning    National    Board    of   Agriculture.      Letterpress   copy  of 
A.  L.  8.     3  pp.     Q°. 
Printed:  Sinclair's  Correspondence,  2,  31. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lf.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  vf  armies  in  Ainer- 
Jan.   23.  ten.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Clement  Biddle  [Philadelphia]. 

Wrote  him  a  few  days  ago  [Jan.  20th]  but  forgot  to  inquire  the  price 
current  of  flour  and  wheat;  the  Philadelphia  paper  that  used  to 
give  this  information  has  discontinued  it;  whenever  he  writes 
wishes  him  to  give  same.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 

1 799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Jan.    23.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Robert  Lewis  [Fredericksburg?  Vir 

ginia].  Wishes  to  know  his  determination  as  to  taking  "Young 
Royal  Gift"  for  ensuing  season;  would  like  to  receive  his  rents  as 
early  as  possible;  is  under  expense  of  erecting  two  buildings  in  the 
Federal  City;  wrote  to  Major  [William  B.]  Harrison  in  beginning 
of  November  [4th]  but  has  received  no  reply;  encloses  press 
copy  of  the  letter  to  be  shown  Harrison  that  an  answer  may  be 
obtained.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  3pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Jan.  25.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Francis  Deakins  [Georgetown, 

D.  C.].  Has  received  his  letter  of  16th  inst.  enclosing  one  from 
Hezekiah  Veatch  of  Dec.  1st  and  statement  of  account  against 
Charles  McDavitt;  his  management  of  the  affair  is  approved;  also 
received  hogshead  of  tobacco  in  payment  of  rent  from  Mrs.  Pris- 
cilla  Beall.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Jan.  29.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Clement  Biddle  [Philadelphia]. 

Will  not  be  able  to  finish  as  much  ground  as  expected  with  the 
bushel  of  blue  grass  or  white  clover  seed  ordered;  requests  that 
he  send  25  pounds  only;  if  bushel  has  been  purchased  meantime, 
will  pay  for  it;  expects  account  is  overdrawn;  will  remit  balance 
as  soon  as  statement  i.s  received.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.. 
1  p.  Q". 


94  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     IA.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  A/ner- 
Jan.  30.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Dr.]  William  Thornton  [Washing 

ton,  D.  C.].  Has  received  his  letter  of  28th  inst.  enclosing  deeds 
for  the  Federal  City  lots  and  Messrs.  Blagden  and  Lenthal's  draw 
ing  and  estimate;  approves  the  latter;  miscellaneous  instructions 
as  to  same;  wishes  to  know  if  the  deed  for  lot  on  which  building 
is  going  up  is  in  the  City  Office;  cannot  find  it  among  his  papers. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1799.         Washington,  George.     Ll.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in.  Amer- 
Feb.  1.  ica.     Mt  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Clement  Biddle  [Philadelphia]. 

Has  received  his  letter  of  27th  ult. ;  as  entire  quantity  of  grass 
seed  was  purchased,  requests  that  it  be  sent  with  12  pounds  of 
white  clover  and  like  quantity  of  Lucern;  gives  reason  for  being 
so  particular  as  to  quality;  if  Capt.  [  ]  Ellwood  will  anchor 

off  Mt.  Vernon,  will  send  a  "boat  out  for  the  book  cases.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A .  L.  >S'.  1  p.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Ainer- 
Feb.  5.  ica.     "Mt.  Vernon  in  Virginia."     Letter  to  [Sir]  Uvedale  Price 

[England].  Extends  thanks  for  his  kindness  and  letter  of  March 
31,  [1797];  has  just  received  his  "Essay  on  the  Picturesque"  [An 
Essay  on  the  Picturesque  -as  compared  with  the  Sublime  and 
Beautiful,  2  vols.  enlarged  ed.  1797.] ;  will  read  it  with  pleasure  and 
profit.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  < if  armies  in  Amer- 
Feb.  6.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  [to  Major  William  B  Harrison,  Lees- 

burg,  Virginia].  Has  received  his , letter  of  24th  ult.;  became 
guarantor  for  rent  of  land  [near  Washington's  Mill]  because  was 
convinced  of  its  exhausted  condition;  his  letter  did  not  answer  his 
question  regarding  leasing  same  to  him;  wishes  to  know  terms  on 
which  it  would  be  leased;  [Washington's]  land  will  always  be 
damaged  while  dishonest  people  live  on  this  tract;  has  no  proof 
against  John  Javins  or  the  others  but  his  crops  are  damaged  and 
his  stock  stolen;  [Javins]  keeps  a  tippling  house;  is  told  that  it 
is  a  place  of  deposit  for  all  stolen  articles.  Letter-preys  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1899.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Am er- 
Feb.   10.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Col.]  Timothy  Pickering  [Phila 

delphia].     Pickering's  report  to  Congress;  Gerry's  course.     Let 
ter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Q°. 
Printed  with  slight  variations:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  14,  151. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Feb.  11.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  James  Lloyd  [Philadelphia].    Has 

received  his  letter  of  28th  ult.  enclosing  [Elbridge]  Gerry's 
correspondence  with  [Charles  Maurice  Perigord  de]  Talleyrand, 
also  report  of  Secretary  of  State  [Timothy  Pickering]  thereon;  is 
not  surprised  that  the  latter  was  distasteful  to  the  H[ouse]  of 
Representatives];  believes  that  "the  great  mass  of  our  Citizens 
require  only  to  understand  matters  rightly,  to  form  right  deci 
sions";  seems  to  be  the  business  of  some  to  misrepresent  facts; 
did  not  answer  his  letter  of  July  last  on  Kentucky  politics  as 
Congress  was  about  to  adjourn.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2 
PP.  Q°. 


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1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in,  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Feb.   14.  lea.      Mt.  Vernon.      Letter  to  Col.  William  A[ugustine]  Wash 

ington  [Westmoreland  county,  Virginia].  Takes  opportunity 
given  by  H[enry]  Washington  to  offer  to  take  100  bbls.  of  corn 
over  and  above  the  500  bbls.  contracted  for,  on  same  terms;  is 
sorry  to  hear  of  his  indisposition.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8. 
1  p.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Li.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 

Feb.   lo.  !ca.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  James  Welch  [Rockingham  county, 

Virginia].     January  and  half  of  February  have  passed  with  no 

money  nor  word  from  him;  is  in  need  of  the  rent;  reminds  him 

of  his  assurances.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.     1  p.     Q°. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Li.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Feb.   lo.  Int.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Col.]  Timothy  Pickering  [Phila 

delphia].  Has  received  his  letter;  although  not  marked  "priv 
ate"  did  not  feel  at  liberty  to  mention  its  contents;  will  hereafter 
consider  his  communications  under  three  heads;  those  marked 
" confidential"  to  be  considered  so,  "prirate"  to  be  divulged  to  a 
select  few  and  will  feel  no  restraint  concerning  those  unmarked. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Feb.   15.  tea.     Mt.   Vernon.     Letter  to  [Dr.]  William  Thornton  [Washing 

ton,  D.  C.].  "Has  received  his  letter  of  12th.  inst.  and  Blagden's 
estimate  for  glass  for  the  houses  in  the  Federal  City;  has  not 
been  obliged  to  obtain  a  loan  for  funds  for  this  purpose  as  yet;  but 
expects  the  necessity  to  arise.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
Ip.  Q°. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Feb.   18.  ica.     Mt.   Vernon.     Letter  to    Col.   Clement  Biddle  [Philadel 

phia].  His  letter  and  account  received;  encloses  $100  to  be 
placed  to  his  credit;  [Capt.  ]  Ellwood  has  not  yet  arrived; 

thanks  him  for  prices  current  of  flour  and  asks  that  he  do  not  for 
get  the  Lucern  and  white  clover  seed.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
Ip.  Qo. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Mar.    4.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Judge]  Alexander  Addison  [Phil 

adelphia].  Has  received  his  letter  of  Jan.  31,  1799  and  his  2d 
charge  to  the  Grand  Jury  of  5th  Circuit  of  State  of  Pennsyl 
vania;  wishes  more  men  would  follow  his  example;  the  blinding 
of  the  people  to  facts  by  a  small  number  of  men  is  the  cause  of 
the  present  evils;  asks  his  aid  to  obtain  payment  of  balance  due 
him  from  estate  of  Col.  [Matthew]  Ritchie;  has  been  compelled 
to  borrow  on  renewed  notes  of  60  days,  from  the  banks.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Mar.  17.  ica.     Mt.   Vernon.      Letter  to  George  Ball    [Lancaster  county, 

Virginia].  Instead  of  receiving  £303  in  April  of  the  last  year  as 
agreed  for  the  Gloucester  county  [Virginia]  lands,  has  heard  no 
word  from  him;  first  installment  of  the  residue  will  be  due  [April] 
10  [1799];  parted  with  these  lands  which  he  considered  the  most 
valuable  in  the  country  under  pressure  of  need  of  money;  expects 
him  to  be  prompt  in  this  payment.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
Ip.  Q«. 


96  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lf.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  inAmer- 
Mar.  17.  ica.     Mt.   Veriion.     Letter   to    Maj.   Gen.    [Benjamin]     Lincoln 

[Boston].  Has  been  induced  to  erect  two  houses  in  the  Federal 
City  for  a  person  [Dr.  William  Thornton?]  who  intends  to  fur 
nish  accommodation  for  members  of  Congress;  understands  win 
dow  glass  can  be  had  cheap  in  Boston;  asks  him  to  procure  sizes  as 
given  at  foot  of  this  letter.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  ft.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Ainer- 
Mar.  17.  icn.     Mt.   Vernoii.     Letter   to  Joseph  Anthony    [Philadelphia]. 

Has  received  from  John  Trumbull  "now  in  London  "  four  sets  of 
"Battle  of  Bunker's  Hill"  and  " Death  of  Genl.  Montgomery"; 
wrote  to  Governor  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  who  replied  that  [An 
thony]  might  have  been  authorized  to  receive  the  subscriptions 
for  above;  wishes  to  know  about  this  and  the  terms,  as  he  has 
forgotten  them.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  I  p.  Q". 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  In,  Arner- 
Mar.  17.  tea.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Clement  Biddle  [Philadelphia] . 

Remitted  $100  by  letter  on  the  18th  tilt.;  no  acknowledgement 
being  received  is  apprehensive  of  its  safe  arrival;  asks  him  to 
send  the  Lucern  seed,  mentioned  in  former  letters,  by  the  mail 
stage;  wishes  to  know  the  Philadelphia  prices  of  flour.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  I  p.  Q".» 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Mar.  20.  ica.     Mt,  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Col.]  Timothy  Pickering  [Phila 

delphia].  Has  received  his  letters  of  28th  ult.  and  llth  hist.; 
forwards  him  the  German  letters  [from  Dr.  J.  F.  Ramnitz]  and 
box  [of  medicine]  to  be  disposed  of  as  he  sees  lit;  encloses  an 
acknowledgement  of  the  receipt  of  above  letter  and  box;  requests 
him  to  forward  it  to  Berlin  through  the  United  States  Minister 
[John  Quincy  Adams]  at  that  place.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  />'. 
2pp.  Q». 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Mar.  20.  ica.     "  Mt.  Vernon  in  Virginia".     Letter  to  [Dr.]  J.  F.  Ramnitz, 

"Druggist  near  Berlin".  Has  received  his  letter  of  October 
31st  with  box  of  medicine;  has  been  out  of  public  life  for  more 
than  two  years;  thanks  him  for  his  humanity  and  benevolence 
towards  the  inhabitants  of  Philadelphia  and  New  York;  has  sent 
his  letter  and  medicines  to  Col.  [Timothy]  Pickering,  Secretary 
of  State.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "To  Mr.  J.  F.  Ramnitz, 
Druggist  near  Berlin".  Letter-press  cop;/  of  A.  L.  A'.  2pp.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  cJiief  of  the  armies  in 
Mar.  25.  America.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Gen.   [Alexander]   Spotswood 

[Newport,  Kentucky].  Has  received  his  letter  of  15th  hist, 
enclosing  one  from  [Peyton]  Short  which  is  herewith  returned; 
wishes  his  thanks  conveyed  to  Short  for  finding  out  Abraham 
Hite' s  price  for  Woodrow's  survey;  declines  the  purchase;  thanks 
him  for  the  notice  of  "the  tale  of  the  Tubs" ;  such  conspiracies  will 
always  exist  under  present  conditions.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  Q°. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  97 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     LA.  <jm.  mid  rommander  in  chief  of  armies  hi  Amer- 
Mar.  31.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.      Letter   to   Maj.  Gen.  [Charles   Cotesworth] 

Pinckney  [Charleston,  South  Carolina].  Maj.  [Thomas]  Pinckney 
has  told  him  of  the  wish  of  South  Carolina  gentlemen  to  improve 
the  breed  of  mules;  has  written  [Brig.]  Gen.  [William]  Washing 
ton  where  he  or  his  friends  can  obtain  descendants  of  "Royal 
Gift";  sends  description  of  these  young  jacks.  Letter-press  copy 
ofA.S.L.  2pp.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in.  Amer- 
Mar.  HI.  ica.      Mt.  Vernon.     Letter   to   M[ason]    L[ocke]   Weems.     Has 

received  his  letter  of  26th  inst. ;  sale  of  his  Great  Kanawha  lands 
to  James  Welch  is  conditional  only;  gives  terms  of  the  agreement; 
first  year's  rent  is  over  due  and  has  not  been  paid.  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  ft.  1  p.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Mar.  ?1.  ica.     Mt.   Vernon.      Letter   to   Brig.   Gen.   William    Washington 

[Charleston,  South  Carolina].  Has  just  heard  by  letter  from 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles  Cotesworth]  Pinckney  of  his  expected  trip 
to  Princeton  [New  Jersey] ;  will  be  glad  to  see  him  [at  Mt.  Ver 
non]  ;  no  commissions  nor  recruiting  orders  have  been  issued  in 
Virginia;  Major  [Thomas]  Pinckney  mentioned  the  matter  of 
improving  the  breed  of  mules  in  South  Carolina;  spoke  in  general 
terms  of  his  jacks  at  the  time;  encloses  a  description  of  those  he 
will  sell;  their  pedigrees;  all  are  descended  from  "Royal  Gift". 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in,  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
."Uar.  31.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Description  of  three  jacks;  pedigree  etc. ;  also 

of  three  or  four  jennies.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.      ip.  Q°. 

Enclosed    in    Washington,    George,    Letter    to    William   Washington   1799, 
March  31. 

Washing-ton,  George.  Lt.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer 
ica.  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter  to  William  Booker  [Richmond,  Vir 
ginia].  Has  received  his  letter  of  31st  ult.;  will  expect  him  on 
the  1st  or  by  the  10th  of  June;  that  the  mill  may  be  erected 
before  the  water  of  the  grist  mill  fails  is  all  he  wishes;  s-cantling 
will  be  prepared  as  directed.  Letter-presscopyofA.L.S.  1  p.  Q°. 

Washing-ton,  George.  Lt.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer 
ica.  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter  to  Major  William  [B.]  Harrison 
[Leesburg,  Virginia].  Has  received  his  letter  of  28th  ult.; 
acknowledges  kind  offer  but  is  unable  for  given  reasons  either  to 
buy  or  rent  his  lands;  state  his  opinion  of  John  Robinson,  James 
Welch  and  [  ]  Hamilton;  has  not  heard  of  Col.  [  ]  Mason's 
and  [Richard]  Chichester's  survey  of  land  hereabouts  [Mt.  Ver 
non];  invites  [Harrison]  to  visit  him;  his  clerk  [Albin  Rawlins] 
will  run  the  lines  for  him  without  charge.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.L.8.  4pp.  Qu. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Apr.   18.  ica.     Mt,  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Maj.]   Gen.  [Henry]  Lee  [Alex 

andria?  Virginia].  Has  received  his  letter  of  Feb.  28th;  will  say 
nothing  in  reply  until  he  sees  him  in  May;  asks  if  he  has  any 

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98  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1799.        Washing-ton,  George— Continued. 

Apr.   IS.  corn  for  sale;  wants  more  than  he  can  get  from  his  nephew  [Wil 

liam  Augustine  Washington] ;  will  give  Alexandria  cash  price  on 
delivery  or  15s.  per  bbl.,  which  is  what  [John]  Tayloe  obtained 
on  cargo  just  shipped  to  Baltimore;  wishes  to  hear  from  him  at 
once.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  »S'.  1  p.  Q." 

179!).        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Apr.   21.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Dr.]  William  Thornton   [Washing 

ton,  D.  C.].  Has  received  his  letter  of  the  19th  inst. ;  thanks  him 
for  his  attention  to  the  construction  of  his  buildings  in  the  Fed 
eral  City;  expects  glass  for  same,  as  ordered  by  [George]  Blagden, 
011  the  first  vessel  from  Boston;  heard  with  regret  of  death  of  Miss 
[  ]  Dalton;  [Tobias]  Lear  has  not  yet  returned.  Letter-press 
copy  of  A.  L.  ft.  \  p.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Apr.   21.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.    [Clement]   Biddle  [Philadel 

phia].  Acknowledges  receipt  of  his  letters  of  March  21st  and  llth 
inst. ;  the  clover  and  Lucern  seed,  shipped  by  Capt.  [  ]  Hand 
for  Alexandria,  has  not  been  deposited  by  him  at  the  custom 
house;  is  much  disappointed  as  season  is  too  late  to  obtain 
more;  thanks  him  for  shipping  by  Capt.  [  ]  Ellwood  the 
packages  that  were  in  Philadelphia  custom  house;  thinks  they 
«ame  from  the  East  Indies  in  the  ship  George  Barckuj  and  contain 
seed  and  exotics.  Letter-prexx  copy  of  A.  L.  >S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1 799.         Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Apr.  22.  ica.     Mt,  Vernon.     Letter  to  Jesse  Simms  [Alexandria,  Virginia] . 

Will  give  no  definite  answer  to  his  letter  of  19th  inst.  until  he 
sees  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Lee  next  month;  his  deceit  has  not 
added  to  [Washington's]  opinion  of  him;  the  charge  of  [Wash 
ington]  speculating  in  his  notes  is  false;  [Simms]  was  not  to  know 
that  Lee  was  to  be  allowed  full  value  of  the  note;  the  report  he 
has  circulated  is  malicious  and  must  have  been  conceived  and 
"propagated"  for  the  "worst  of  purposes.''  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  ft.  I  p.  Q°. 

1 799.         Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Apr.  2:1  ica.    Mt.  Vernon.    Letter  [to  Major  Roger?  West,  Walnut?  Grove, 

Virginia].  Will  answer  questions  in  his  letter  "of  this  date" 
as  best  he  can;  remembers  him  presenting  a  letter  from  Col. 
[Robert]  Hooe  last  autumn  and  his  .intimation  of  desire  to  join 
the  provisional  army;  did  not  remember  that  he  objected  to 
appointment  in  the  twelve  regiments  that  might  become  a  stand 
ing  army;  is  hurried  with  preparation  of  important  dispatches; 
hopes  he  will  understand  this  letter.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  Q«. 

1 799.         Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in,  Amer- 
Apr.  2t>.  ica.     Letter  [to  Thomas  Ludwell  Lee,  Shooters  Hill,  Virginia]. 

Could  not  speak  to  him  on  Wednesday  [April  24th]  on  what  he 
now  communicates;  intends  remarking  the  lines  of  his  lands> 
which  have  been  frequently  trespassed  upon,  on  Four  Mile  Run 
[Virginia];  is  to  meet  all  the  other  adjacent  property  holders  at 
corner  of  Adams's  patent  on  Monday  next  [April  29th];  will  be 
glad  to  see  him  also.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  <V.  1  p.  Q°. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  99 

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1799.         Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Apr.  28.  in i.      Mt.  Vernon.      Letter  to   Col.   Clement  Biddle    [Philadel 

phia].  Since  last  letter  to  him  [April  21st]  has  received  the  seeds 
sent  by  Capt.  [  ]  Hand;  while  [Washington]  was  in 

Philadelphia  there  was  a  machine  at  Kensington  [Pennsylvania] 
for  raking  harvest  fields  after  they  are  cut;  desires  Biddle  to  send 
one  by  the  first  vessel  to  Alexandria;  will  send  him  a  few  barrels 
of  well  cured  shad  and  herrings  to  sell  on  commission  if  he  can 
get  a  fair  price;  asks  to  be  informed  of  the  Philadelphia  prices  of 
wheat  and  flour.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1799.         Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
May     5.  tea.     Mt.  Yeruon.     Letter  to  [Thomas  Peter,  Georgetown,  D.  C.]. 

Encloses  a  tobacco  note;  if  his  father  thinks  best,  directs  him  to 
sell  the  tobacco  now  in  the  Georgetown  warehouse;  asks  to  be 
informed  by  [George]  Washington  [Parke]  Custis  of  any  account 
received  from  London  of  sale  of  [Washington's]  tobacco;  also 
what  dividend  was  declared  on  the  Bank  of  Columbia  stock  last 
half  year.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1 799.         Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
May   16.  ira.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Major  William  [B.]  Harrison  [Lees- 

burg,  Virginia].  Would  like  to  lease  his  "Chapel"  lands;  terms 
offered;  frank  exposition  of  value  of  lands  and  reasons  for  desiring 
to  rent  same;  chances  of  loss  in  present  speculative  craze.  Letter 
press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1 799.         Washing-ton,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Anier- 
May  20.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  William  Augustine  Washing 

ton  [Westmoreland  county,  Virginia].  Has  received  his  letter 
of  2d  inst.  and  the  corn  by  Capt.  [  ]  Bowcock;  hopes  he 

will  find  the  whiskey  and  fish,  sent  by  same  vessel,  good;  will 
pay  for  corn  on  demand  but  hopes  he  will  not  call  for  same  until 
he  needs  it;  is  borrowing  money  now  from  the  Bank  of  Alexan 
dria  to  meet  his  engagements;  congratulates  him  on  his  approach 
ing  marriage  [with  Miss  Ella  Bassett] ;  is  pleased  with  the  election 
of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Lee  and  [John]  Marshall  [to  Congress]. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  8.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
May  24.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  William  A[ugustine]  Washing 

ton  [Westmoreland  county,  Virginia].  Enclosed  letter  [May 
20th]  was  written,  expecting  to  be  sent  by  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Henry] 
Lee  on  his  return;  his  letter  of  21st  inst.,  by  Capt.  [  ]  Bow- 
cock  received  meantime;  thought  he  sent  the  whiskey;  sends  two 
barrels  as  requested;  will  exchange  same  for  grain,  rye,  Indian 
corn,  etc. ;  can  supply  him  with  fish  for  his  negroes  in  exchange 
for  grain;  congratulates  him  on  his  marriage;  [James]  Anderson 
will  send  him  account  of  barrels  of  corn  received.  letter-press  copy 
of  A.  L.  8.  2pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
May  26.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Gouverneur  Morris  [New  York?]. 

Has  received  his  letter  of  9th  inst.  from  Newark  [New  Jersey] ; 
congratulates  him  on  his  safe  return  to  America  and  would  be 
pleased  to  see  him  at  Mt.  Vernon  at  any  time.  Letter-press  copy 
of  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  Q°. 


100  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1799.         Washing-ton,  George.     IA.  gen.  ami  coiiniiander  hi  cli ief  of  arnJex  in  Amer- 
May  26.  icn.      Mt.  Vernon.      Letter   to   Rev.  [Jedidiah]   Morse   [Charles- 

town,  Massachusetts] .  Thanks  him  for  sending  his  "Sermon 
exhibiting  the  present  dangers  and  consequent  duties  of  the  Citi 
zens  of  the  United  States  of  America."  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L. 
X  1  }».  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Anter- 
May  26.  lot.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [James  Welch,  Fredericksburg,  Vir 

ginia].  Received  his  letter  of  16th.  hist.;  had  formed  no  hope 
from  the  proposed  application  at  Fredericksburg;  has  been  dis 
tressed  by  his  non-payment;  will  wait  until  November  for  his 
payment  on  the  Great  Kanawha  lands;  requires  him  to  give  the 
names  of  tenants,  lands  and  rents  held,  and  the  prospect  for  others. 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.      Lt.  gen.  mid  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Aiiier- 
May  26.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  William  Russell  [New  York] .     Has 

received  his  letter  of  llth.  inst.  from  New  York  and  articles 
therein  mentioned;  the  ram  seems  a  good  one;  would  be  pleased 
to  receive  the  swine.  Letter-jirexs  co]>;/  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gin.  ami  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  A/ner- 
May  30.  ica.      Mt,    Vernon.       Letter  to   Rt.    Rev.    Dr.    [William]   AVhite 

[Philadelphia].  Acknowledges  with  thanks  receipt  of  his  "  Ser 
mon  on  the  Duty  of  Civil  Obedience,  as  required  in  Scripture." 
Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  g>n.  <nn!  commander  In  chief  of  armien  in  A/ner- 
May    30.  ica.       Mt.    Vernon.      letter   to    Dr.    [Charles]    Buxtou    [Perth 

Amboy,  New  Jersey].  Has  received  his  letter  of  27th.  ult.  and 
the  two  proofs  "(one  on  satin)"  of  the  American  Revolution;  did 
not  the  late  President  of  the  United  States  [Washington]  occupy 
such  a  prominent  position  in  the  engraving  would  say  more  of  it; 
would  be  glad  to  have  him  visit  Mt.  Vernon.  Letter-/'/-!'**  conij  <>f 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 


iner- 


1799.         Washington,  George.      Lt.  gen.  «n<l  cuininnmler  in  chief  of  armies  in  .!/ 
June    5.  icn.     Mt.  Vernon.      Letter  to   Maj.    Gen.    [Charles    C'oteswortli] 

Pinckney  [Mulberry  Grove,  South  Carolina].  Has  received  his 
letter  of  24th.  ult.  with  enclosures;  thanks  him  for  the  interest 
ing  details  of  the  military  and  political  condition  of  South  Caro 
lina;  would  like  to  know  the  disposition  of  troops  in  the  three 
southern  Atlantic  states  [North  and  South  Carolina,  Georgia,] 
and  Tennessee;  [Pinckney's]  knowledge  of  military  affairs  is  such 
as  to  need  no  assistance;  delivered  his  letter  to  Capt.  Presley 
Thornton;  will  say  nothing  concerning  those  he  has  communi 
cated  to  the  Secretary  of  War  [James  McHenry] ;  Mrs.  [Martha] 
Washington  sends  her  thanks  for  the  melon  seeds.  Letti'r-/>r'-*s 
copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q'. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 

June    6.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Clement  Biddle  [Philadelphia]. 

Has  received  his  letters  of  18th.  and  21st,  ult.;  if  the  inventor  of 

the  raking  machine  has  moved  from  Philadelphia  and  J[  ] 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  101 

1799.        Washington,  George  —  Continued. 

June    6.  Williams  will  sell  his,  will  purchase  same;   wishes  to  know  what 

effect  the  "Arrette  of  Roume  &  Touissant  "  [Toussaint  L'Ouver- 
ture]  and  Consul  [Edward]  Stevens's  dispatches  from  St.  Do 
mingo  will  have  on  the  price  of  flour;  merchants  believe  the  island 
ports  will  not  be  opened.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1  7v)9.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  hi  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
June  7.  ica.     Mt.  Yernon.     Letter  to  William  H.  Foote.     Encloses  copy 

of  notes  [of  survey]  of  the  "  meanderings  "  of  [Dogue]  Run; 
the  island  was  claimed  by  George  Ashford;  this  survey,  made 
30  years  ago,  will  not  now  be  accurate.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S. 
I  p.  Q». 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Am  er- 
JUIH>  10.  ica.     Mt.   Yernon.     Letter  to  Col.   William  A[ugustine]   Wash 

ington  [Westmoreland  county,  Virginia].  Has  received  his 
letter  of  1st.  inst.  and  the  corn;  [James]  Anderson  will  render 
him  the  account;  does  not  wish  to  delay  payment  a  moment; 
mentions  the  disappointments  in  his  receipts;  with  respect  to 
[  ]  Flood,  for  corn  from  F[  ]  "  W  —  n"  the  money  will 

be  ready  when  called  for;  does  not  wish  him  to  draw  at  sight,  but 
desires  a  day  or  two  notice.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 


1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
June  16.  ica.     Mt.  Yernon.      Letter  to   [Dr.]  William  Thornton  [Wash 

ington,  D.  C.].  Has  received  his  letter  of  5th.  inst.;  will  arrange 
to  meet  [George]  Blagden's  call  for  $1000  on  1st.  of  next  month; 
has  a  letter  from  a  gentleman  in  Baltimore  that  the  glass  from 
Boston  has  gone  there  and  the  wrong  box  sent  to  Alexandria; 
wishes  him  to  request  Blagden  to  send  it  to  Col.  [George]  Gil- 
pin.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
June  16.  ica.     Mt.  Yernon.     Letter  to  Col.  Francis  Deakins  [Georgetown, 

D.  C.].  Has  received  his  letter  of  12th.  inst.  enclosing  [Hezekiah] 
Yeatch's  to  him  of  March  llth.  and  settlement  with  Mrs.  Pris- 
cilla  Beall;  Yeatch  may  withhold  any  part  of  [  ]  Reed's 

bond  on  [Charles]  McDades'  [McDavitt's?]  account;  asks  him  to 
sell  the  tobacco  received  from  Mrs.  Beall.  Letter-press  copy  of 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  oj  armies  in  A'ner- 
June  17.  ica.      Mt.   Yernon.      Letter  to   Wilson   Allen    [Richmond,  Vir 

ginia].  Has  received  his  letter  of  29th.  ult.  ;  Bushrod  Washing 
ton's  opinion  on  the  deed  between  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Lee  and 
himself  was  given  on  mistaken  grounds;  requests  him  to  with 
hold  recording  the  deeds  unless  he  is  satisfied  that  no  harm  will 
result  by  so  doing.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 

June  17.  ica.     Mt.  Yernon.     Letter  to  William  Roberts  [Petersburg,  Vir 

ginia]  .     His  conduct  in  his  present  situation  has  not  been  what 

it  should  have  been:  would  employ  him  again  if  he  would  stop 


102  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1799.        Washington,  George — Continued. 

June  17.  drinking;  if  he  will  honestly  try  will  take  him  at  usual  wages  as 

miller;  encloses  terms  as  written  by  [James]  Anderson;  [Joseph] 
Davenport  who  succeeded  him  lived  at  the  mill  until  his  death, 
three  years  ago;  [  ]  Callahan,  the  present  miller,  is  indolent 

and  leaves  on  Aug.  12th;  conditions  under  which  he  will  be  reem- 
ployed;  advantages  of  the  situation  described.  Letter-prfxx  cop;/ 
o/A.L.S.  3pp.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  mid  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
June  25.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  William  Herbert  [Alexandria, Vir 

ginia]  .  Disappointment  at  not  receiving  money  from  sale  of  certain 
lands;  asks  Herbert  to  obtain  terms  for  him  from  Bank  of  Alex 
andria  for  a  loan  of  §5000  with  which  to  tide  over.     Letter-prm* 
copy  of  A.  L.  8.     2  pp.     Q°. 
Almost  illegible. 

17911,        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 

June  26.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Col.  Francis  Deakins,  Georgetown, 

D.  C. ].     "Below   is  a  receipt"  for  proceeds  of  sale  of  tobacco 

received  from  Mrs.  [Priscilla]  Beall  and  for  $26  paid  by  [Heze- 

kiah]  Veateh;  approves  [Deakins']  action  towards  latter. 

Mt.  Vernon.  June  26,  1799.  Receipt  to  Col.  Francis  Deakins 
for  $26  paid  by  H.  Veatch  on  account  for  rent  and  for  §101.89  for 
sales  of  tobacco  received  from  Mrs.  Priscilla  Beall  for  rent.  Lt'tter- 
prexs  copy  of  A.  L.  $.  1  p.  Q". 

1799.         Washington,  George.     Li.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  arm'u'*  in  Amer- 
June  30.  ica.      Mt.  Vernon.      Letter  to  Edward   Savage  [Princeton,  New 

Jersey].  Has  received  his  letter  of  17th  inst.  and  the  prints; 
extends  Mrs.  [Martha]  Washington's  thanks  for  same  and  his 
own  for  prints  of  the  "Chase"  and  the  "Constitution  &  L'lnsur- 
gent",  specimens  of  engraving  by  aqua  fortis;  the  discovery  should 
prove  valuable;  wishes  to  be  informed  when  he  ha*  executed  his 
landscapes  by  this  process.  Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Anter- 
Sept.  20.  ica.     Mt.   Vernon.      Letter  to   Lawrence   Lewis    [Mt.   Veruon]. 

Provision  made  for  the  Custis  children;  offers  Lewis  and  Nelly 
Custis  [Eleanor  Parke  Custis   Lewis]  the  Mt.  Vernon  tract  on 
Gum  Spring  road  on  which  to  live.     Letter-press  copy  of  A.  L.  H. 
4  pp.     Q°. 
Printed:  Ford,  Writings  of  Washington,  14,209. 

1799.        Washington,  George.     Li.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  armies  in  Amer- 
Nov.  30.  ica.     Mt.  Vernon.     Letter  to  [Rev.  Bryan,]  Lord  Fairfax  [Alex 

andria,  Virginia].  Thanks  him  for  the  "courses"  of  his  land  on 
Difficult  Run  [Loudon  county,  Virginia,]  contained  in  his  letter 
of  20th  inst. ;  is  satisfied  that  the  land  between  the  Tankerville 
line  and  his  own  is  not  waste  land  as  thought;  [Washington's] 
tract  is  only  275  acres  by  Norris's  survey;  the  new  line  cuts  off 
some  of  the  most  valuable  part  by  right  of  an  older  patent 
of  [Fielding?]  Lewis's;  [Washington]  will  meet  [Bryan]  and 
Ferd[inando]  Fairfax  in  the  spring  and  run  the  new  lines  in 
conjunction  to  avoid  future  disputes.  Letter-prex*  copi/  of  A.  L.  8. 
3pp.  Q». 


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DOCUMENTS  TO  WASHINGTON. 


[1754?]      Virginia,    [Colony.]      Troops.      Present    and    proposed   establishment. 
[Mar.-Oct.]  Present  establishment  of  a  regiment,  with  pay  of  each  officer; 

establishment  of  a  company  with  pay  of  officers  and  rank  and 
file;  scheme  for  forming  the  Virginia  quota  into  two  battalions 
of  10  companies  each;  officers  and  pay  recommended.  Endorsed 
by  Washington:  "Proposed  Establ.  for  the  Troops  of  Virgr". 
2  pp.  F°. 

[1754.]      West,  John  jr.     Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     [Will's  Creek,  Maryland.] 
[June.]  Return  of  new  recruits;  21  names  given.     Endorsed  by  Washing 

ton:  "Return  of  the  Recruits  not  incorporated "  and  "Of  Captn. 
West's  New  Recruits."  1  p.  Q°. 

Names  are  given  in  index.    See:  Toner,  J.  M.    Journal  of  George  Washing 
ton,  1754,  p.  68. 

1754.        Virginia,  [Colony.]     Troops,  1st  Regiment,     [Will's  Creek,  Maryland.] 
July      1.  A  morning  return  to  George  Washington.     Tabular  statement. 

Endorsed   by  Washington:    "A   Report  of    ye   Regt.  July  1st, 
1754."     1  p.     12°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  p.  170. 

1754.        Mercer,  George.     Capt.,  Isi  Virginia  regiment.     Will's  Creek  [Maryland]. 
July     9.  Tabulated  return  of  his  company  [to  George  Washington].     En 

dorsed  by  Washington:  "Return  of  Captn.  Mercer's  Compa." 
and   "A  particular  and  Genl.  Return  of  Captn.  Mercer's  Com 
pany."     1  p.     8°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  p.  180. 

1754.        Van  Braam,  Jacob.     Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     [Will's  Creek,  Mary- 
July     9.  land.  ]     Tabulated  return  of  his  company  [to  George  Washington] . 
Signed:    "A  Return  per  John    Mercer  Ensign."     Endorsed  by 
Washington:  "Return  of  Captn.  Vanbraams'Compy."  and  "A 
Return  of  Captn.  Vanbraam's  Company."     1  p.     Q°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  p.  178. 

1754.        Mercer,  George.     Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     Will's  Creek  [Maryland]. 
July    9.  Return  of  his  company  [to  George  Washington].     List  of  men  fit 

for  duty,  killed,  wounded,  missing,  etc.,  50  names.     2  pp.     8°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington  Journal,  1754,  p.  178. 

1754.        Van  Braam,  Jacob.      Capt. ,1st  Virginia  regiment.     [Will's  Creek,  Mary- 
July     9.  land. ]     ' '  List ' '  of  his  company  [returned  to  George  Washington] . 
Killed,  wounded,  missing  etc.  51  names.     Signed:  "John  Mercer 
Ensign. ' '    Endorsed  by  Washington :  "  A  particular  Retr.  of  Captn. 
Vanbraams  Compa."    1  p.    Q°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  pp.  176-77. 

105 


106  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1754.        Lewis,  Joshua.     Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     [Will's  Creek,  Maryland.] 
July     9.  Tabulated  return  of  his  company  [to  George  Washington].     En 

dorsed  by  Washington:  "A  general  return  of  Captn.  Lewis's  Com 
pany  after  ye  Engagemt.  3rd.  of  July"  and  "A  Return  of  Captn. 
Lewis's  Compy."     1  p.     8°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's. Journal,  1754, p.  176. 

[1754.]      Lewis,  Andrew.      Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     [Will's  Creek,  Maryland.] 
[July  9.]  Return  of  his  company  [to  George  Washington].     List  of  killed, 

wounded,  missing  etc.  56  names.     Endorsed  by  Washington:  "A 
partr.  Return  of  Capt.  Lewis's  Coma."  and  in  a  different  hand:  "A 
particular  one — :      1  p.    F°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  pp.  174-75. 

[1754.]      Stobo,  Robert.    Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     [Will's Creek,  Maryland.]    A 
[July  9.]  return  of  his  company  [to  George  Washington].     List  of  killed, 

wounded,  missing  etc.  53  names.     Endorsed  by  Washington:  "A 
Return  for  Captn.  Stobo's  Company."     1  p.     Q°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  p.  170. 

1754.        Hog1,    Peter.     Capt.,  1st   Virginia   regiment.      [Will's  Creek,    Maryland.] 
July     9.  Tabulated    return    of    his    company    [to  George  Washington]. 

Signed:   "Return  per  William  Bronaugh".     Endorsed  by  Wash 
ington:  "Return  of  Captn.  Hogs  Company"  and  "A  Genl.  One." 
lp.     8°. 
Printed:  Toner.  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  p.  174. 

1754.        Hog,  Peter.     Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     [Will's  Creek,  Maryland.]    Re- 
July     9.  turn  of  his  company  [to  George  Washington].     List  of  men  fit 
for  duty,  wounded  etc.    Signed :  ' '  Return  per  William  Bronaugh ' ' . 
53  names.   Endorsed  by  Washington:  "A  Parti' r.  Return  of  Captn. 
Hogs  Compy."  and  in  a  different  hand:  "A  particular  Return  for 
Captn.  Hogs  Company."     1  p.    F°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  pp.  172-73. 

1754.        Stobo,  Robert.     Capt. ,1st  Virginia  regiment.     [Will's  Creek,  Maryland.] 
July     9.  Tabular  return  of  his  company  [to  George  Washington].     Signed: 

"Wiilm.  Poison."     Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Return  of  Captn. 
Stobos  Compa."     1  p.     8°. 
Printed:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal,  1754,  p.  172. 

L1754.]  Virginia,  [Colony.]  Troops,  1st  regiment.  List  of  names  of  the  men  in 
the  different  companies  who  have  received  bounty  money  from 
His  Excellency  [Lt,  Gov.  Robert  Dinwiddie].  Capt.  [Robert] 
Stobo's  company,  37  names;  Capt,  [Peter]  Hogg's  [Hog's]  com 
pany,  52  names;  Capt,  [Joshua]  Lewis'  company,  42  names;  Capt. 
[Jacob]  Vanbraaham's  [Vanbraam's]  company,  44  names;  Capt. 
[George]  Mercer's  company,  39  names.  Endorsed  by  Washington : 
"The  Names  of  those  Solders,  in  the  Virginia  Regimt.  who  have 
receiv'd  the  Country's  Bounty  Money  pr.  Order"  ;  (2)  "A  list  of 

those  Soldiers  in  Captn. Company  who  have  received  the 

Country's  Bounty  Money";  (3)   "A  List of  those  Soldiers 

who  have  receiv'd  the  Country's  Bounty  Money."     3  pp.     Q°. 
See:  Toner,  Washington's  Journal.  1754,  pp.  200-205. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  107 

1756.  Virginia,  Augusta  County,  Militia.     Council  of  officers.     Augusta  Court 
July  27.  House,  Virginia.     Convened  in  response  to  Governor's  [Lt.  Gov. 

Robert  Dinwiddie's]  orders;  agrees  unanimously  to  build  a  chain 
of  forts  from  Paterson' s  onward ;  gives  number  of  garrison  for  each 
fort  and  separating  distance.  Signed  by  all  the  members  of  the 
council.  Contemporary  copy  endorsed  by  Washington:  "From 
The  Militia  Officers  of  Augusta  Cty.  Copy  of  a  Council  of  War 
27th.  July  1756"  3  pp.  F°. 
Printed:  Hamilton,  Letters  to  Washington.  1,305. 

1757.  Loudoun,  John  Campbell,   Earl.     Commander  in  chief,  British  Forces  in 
Mar.  15.  America.      Philadelphia  [Pennsylvania].      "Minutes  taken   at   a 

meeting  of  the  Governors  of  North  Carolina,  [Arthur  Dobbs,] 
Virginia,  [Robert  Din widdie,]  Maryland,  [Horatio  Sharpe,]  and 
Pennsilvania,  [William  Denny,]  with  The  Earl  of  Loudoun." 
Plans  for  defence  of  the  Colonies;  troops  to  be  employed  under 
Lt.  Col.  [Henry]  Bouquet;  division  of  expense  between  Crown 
and  Colonies.  Signed:  Loudoun,  Arthur  Dobbs,  William  Denny, 
Robt.  Dinwiddie,  Horatio  Sharp.  Copy  sent  to  George  Wash 
ington  and  endorsed  by  him:  "Council  held  at  Philadelphia — 
March  1757."  5pp.  Q". 
Printed:  Hamilton,  Letters  to  Washington  '2,  51. 

1758.  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania     [Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance]. 
Sept.  14.  Return  to  George  Washington  of  officers  and  men  of  1st  Virginia 

regiment    killed:    Lieuts.    John    Campbell    and    James  Baker; 
Ensigns  John  Allen,   Thomas  Gist  and   Coleby  Chew;    Major 
Andrew  Lewis,  prisoner;   two  noncommissioned  officers  and  fifty- 
eight  rank  and  file.     2  pp.     F". 
Names  given  in  index. 

1758.        Forbes,  John.     Brig,  gen.,  commanding  His  Majesty's  troops  in  the  southern 
Oct.      6.  provinces  of  North  America.     Rays  Town  [now  Bedford,  Pennsyl 

vania].  Order,  "By  virtue  of  the  Power  and  Authority  to  me 
given  and  granted  by  his  Excellency  James  Abercrombie  Esq.", 
appointing  George  Washington  president  of  a  general  court- 
martial  to  be  held  at  camp  at  Loyal  Hanna,  [Pennsylvania,]  for 
the  trial  of  mutineers  and  deserters.  D.  S.  Seal.  1  p.  F°. 

1760.        Carlyle,    John.      Merchant.      Alexandria    [Virginia].      Letter  to  [Col.] 

Jan.      8.  George  Washington,   Mt.  Vernon.     Has  tried  the  "Stilliards" 

[steelyards];  [John]  Dalton  sends  "sum"  butter;  allowed  Col. 

[Sir  William]  Fairfax  half  of  his  about  a  month  ago;  "Yr.  Man 

brings  the  Wmburg  papers".     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     8°. 

1760.        Johnston,  George?  Aiiorney-at-Law?     [Alexandria,  Virginia.]     Letter  to 
Jan.     8.  [Col.]  George  Washington  [Mt.  Vernon,  Virginia].     Is  a  fellow- 

sufferer  with  him;  "This  [John]  Ballendine  ....  seems 
lately  to  have  convinced  you  of  his  prodigeous  Ability  in  the  Art 
of  being  aVillian";  "hath  long  ago  given  Demonstration  in  a 
thousand  Instances  to  others  (&  amongst  the  Rest  to  me)  of  his 
Superior  Talents  in  that  Commendable  Science";  [Johnston] 
punished  him  severely  but  without  effect;  wTill  indict  him  on  the 
supposition  that  he  has  been  paid  in  full  for  two  tons  of  iron;  if  such 
is  not  the  case,  would  advise  paying  for  what  has  been  received 


108  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

17*50.        Johnston,  George? — Continued. 

Jan.     8.  an  I  letting  the  matter  drop;   sends  by  messenger,   deeds  from 

[Sampson?]  Darrell  to  [Washington] ;  will  gladly  serve  him  in  the 
future.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Q". 
Irrelevant  notes  by  Washington  on  verso. 

1760.        Grimett,  Robert.     Overseer  of  John  Ballendine' s  iron  foundry,     [Occoquan? 
Jan.    23.  Virginia.]     Deposition:  Was  ordered  by  John  Ballendine  to  sen •', 

a  ton  of  bar  iron  to  Col.  [George]  Washington  by  water  on  fiat 
belonging  to  Messrs.  Carlyle  and  Dalton;  receipt  given  by  Derby 
Pendergrass  for  a  ton  previously  delivered;  river  frozen,  so  sent 
second  ton  by  land;  -delivered  it  to  wagoners  without  weighing. 
Oath  to  above  statements  taken  by  Robert  Grimett  before  John 
Linton.     1  p.     Q°. 
Enclosed  in  Ballendine,  John,  Letter  to  George  Washington    1760,  Nov.  is. 

[1760.]        Ballendine,  John.      Owner  of  iron  foundry  at  Occoquan  Creek,  Viryinia. 

[Jan.  23?]  [Occoquan.]     Memorandum  to  George  Washington.     Weight  of 

iron  sent  [to  Mount  Yernon] ;  "deficiet"  and  weights  noted  in 
Washington's  handwriting. 

Account  of  tools  loaned  and  returned  by  "Cook  Jack",  "  Rich 
ard  Stephings"  [Stephens?]  and  "John  Foster"     2pp.     Q°. 

1760.        Ballendine,   John.      Oivner  of  iron  foundry  at  Occoquan  Creek,  Virginia. 
Jan.    24.  [Occoquan.]     Letter  to  George  Washington,  Mt.  Vernon.     Has 

had  Robert  Grimett' s  deposition  taken  as  to  weight  of  the  iron 
sent;  intended  no  fraud;  will  supply  the  deficit  in  weight  or  remit 
balance  due  on  the  account;  sends  a  boy  before  whom  would  like 
iron  weighed  if  it  has  not  already  been  done;  has  receipt  for  one 
ton  from  Derby  Pendergrass;  mistake  occurred  in  the  second  ton. 
A.  L.  S.  Ip.V0. 

1760.       Stephens,  Joseph.     [Virginia.]     Letter  to  George  Washington  [Mt.Ver- 
Nov.  15.  non].     Has  returned  to  Richard  Stephens  the  £7  received  on  ac 

count  of  John  Ballendine;  was  informed  by  former  that  [Wash 
ington]  wished  a  personal  settlement  with  Ballendine.  A.  L.  S. 

1  p.  8°. 

1760.        Ballendine,  John.     Owner  of  iron  foundry  at  Occoquan  Creek,  Virginia. 
Nov.  18.  [Occoquan.]     Letter  to  George  Washington  [Mt.  Vernon].     En 

closes  letter  which  he  sent  [Jan.  24th]  and  Robert  Grimett' s  depo 
sition;  was  sure  there  was  a  mistake  about  the  weight  of  the  iron; 
did  not  weigh  it,  not  having  time;  Joseph  Stevens,  having  repaid 
the  £7,  difference  in  account  could  not  be  much;  will  send  the 
iron  lacking  if  so  desired;  begs  pardon  for  anything  that  has  hap 
pened;  his  character  has  been  hurt  by  the  incident;  will  show  by 
future  conduct  that  suspicions  were  unfounded.  1  p.  F". 
For  deposition  mentioned,  see  Grimett,  Robert,  Deposition  1700,  Jan.  23. 

1763.       Pearson,  Simon.     Virginia.     Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  for  558 
Feb.  14.  acres  of  land  in  Fairfax  county,  Virginia,  for  £191  7s.     Signed  by 

Simon  Pearson.  Witnessed  by  Robert  Douglass,  W[  ]  Payne, 
Robert  Johnston,  Edward  Conner,  William  Ramsay,  John  Kirk- 
patrick,  G[  ]  Johnston,  John  Carlyle,  John  Copithorn, 

Joseph  Watson,  W[  ]  Ellery,  Benjamin  Grayson,  Daniel 
McCarty  and  H[  ]  West. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCEIPTS.  109 

1763.       Pearson,  Simon — Continued. 
Feb.   14.  Receipt  to  Washington  for  the  above  amount. 

Certificate  of  proof  of  above  indenture  and  receipt  signed  by 
"Ben.  Waller,  Clk.  of  Court." 
Contemporary  Copy,     "teste  Wilson  Allen,  C.  G.  C."    4  pp.  P3. 

1769.  Brown,  James.      [Annapolis?  Maryland.]     Account  against  John  [Parke] 
Aug.  29.  Custiss  [Custis].     Account  is  for  shoes,  buckles,  etc.,  amounting 

to  £4  13s.  On  verso  is  Brown's  receipt  to  [Rev.  Jonathan] 
Boucher  for  £4  19s.  in  payment  of  above  charge  and  for  10s.  on 
latter' s  account,  dated  Fredericksburg,  [Virginia,]  Oct.  19,  1769. 
1  p.  Q". 

[1770.]      Boucher,  Jonathan.     Rector  of  St.  Mary' *  Parish,  Caroline  county ,  Virginia. 
[Mar.  ?]  Caroline.     Letter  to    "Colonel"    George   Washington,    Fairfax, 

Virginia.  Loss  of  fortune  of  Mrs.  [Colin?]  Campbell  [Williams- 
burg]  ;  has  bought  slaves  for  her  on  own  credit  to  amount  of  £370; 
[William?]  Clai borne  has  promised  to  pay  £50  of  this  and  Roger 
Dixon  £100;  Boucher  is  accountable  for  balance;  asks  for  a  loan 
of  the  sum  as  he  cannot  raise  it;  suggests  that  estate  of  [John, 
Parke]  Custis  can  furnish  it;  will  give  mortgage  on  his  negroes  as 
security;  if  loan  is  granted  it  must  be  before  April  1st;  [  ] 
Addison  will  purchase  a  boy  for  [Boucher] ;  wishes  Washington 
to  send  him  down.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1770.  Frazier,  Joshua.     [Annapolis?  Maryland.]     Account  against  Rev.  Jona- 
June  10-  than  Boucher.     Account  is  for  board  from  date  to  Dec.  loth. 
July  10.  Account  against  John  Parke  Custis.     Account  is  for  board  from 

date  to  Nov.  llth.  On  verso  is  written:  "Mr.  hindman  Bord  and 
Club  11: 16  Mr  Addorson  Bord  2.  0.  0.  To  worke  Dun  3.  0.  0." 
1  p.  Q". 

1770.  Johnson,  Mary.      [Annapolis?  Maryland.]     Account  against  [Rev.  Jona- 
Sept.  [30?]  '   than]   Boucher.     Account   is  for  washing  clothes   belonging   to 

[John  Parke]  Custis;  15  shillings  due  on  September  account. 
1  p.  Q<>. 

"1.        Harwood   &    Brice.      [Alexandria?  Virginia.]      Account    against    John 
S.  Parke  Custis.     Account  is  for  £1  expended  for  shoe  buckles  and 

gloves.     1  p.     7|  x  2£  inches. 

[  1771?]     Boucher,  Jonathan.     Rector  of  St.  Mary's  parish,  Caroline  county,  Virginia. 

[  Nov?  ]  [Caroline.]  Letter  to  "Colonel"  George  Washington  [Mt.  Ver- 

non].  Joe  [servant?]  missed  him  on  his  way  through  his  new 
parish;  is  busy  moving;  thanks  Washington  for  his  frankness 
regarding  sending  of  [John  Parke  Custis]  to  him;  will  be  candid 
in  return;  will  always  assist  with  advice;  has  rented  [  ] 

Magruder's  house;  boy  [Joe?]  detained  by  [  ]  Johnson;  Gov. 

[Robert]  Eden  [Maryland]  and  Boucher  will  visit  [Washing 
ton]  Monday  or  Tuesday  of  next  week.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q'J. 

1771.  Pinkney,  Robert.     [Annapolis?  Maryland.]     Account  against  John  Parke 
[  Nov?  ]  Custis.     Account  is  for  £13  15s.  10d.,  for  tailoring  from  Sept.  8, 

1770,  to  Nov.  15,  1771.     1  p.     F°. 

1771.        Campbell,  Thomas  &,  Co.  Annapolis,  Maryland.     Account  against  John 
Dec.   16.  Parke  Custis.     Account  is  for  £8  8s.  4d.,  for  clothing  from  Sept. 

25,  1770,  to  Nov.  11,  1770.     Signed:  Colin  Campbell.     1  p.     F°. 


110  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1771.  Jacques,  Lancelot.  [Alexandria?  Virginia.]  Account  against  John  Parke 
Custis.  Account  is  for  £22  12s.  2d.,  for  clothing  etc.  from  Aug. 
13,  to  Nov.  19,  1771;  Henry  Gassa way's  account  for  £6  7s.  Id.,  is 
included.  1  p.  F°. 

1771.  Gassaway,  Henry.  [Virginia.]  Account  against  [John  Parke]  Custis. 
Account  is  for  £6  7s.  Id.  for  feeding  and  pasturage  of  a  bay  horse 
during  March  1771;  requests  that  above  amount  be  paid  to  Lan 
celot  Jacques.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1771.  Gassaway,  Henry.  [Virginia.]  Account  against  Rev.  Jonathan  Boucher. 
Account  is  for  £2  6s.  for  forage  for  his  own,  [Joha  Parke]  Custis's, 
Capt.  [  ]  Fox's,  [  ]  Stradler's  and  [  ]  Addison's 

horses  during  March,  September  and  October;  requests  that  above 
amount  be  paid  to  Lancelot  Jacques.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

£1773.]  Blair,  John.  Clerk  of  Provincial  Assembly  of  Virginia.  [Williamsburg? 
Virginia.]  Letter  to  "Colonel"  George  Washington  [Eltham, 
Virginia].  Encloses  orders  of  the  Council  [of  Virginia]  of  Thurs 
day  last;  on  Saturday  [Patrick]  Henry's  motion  regarding  sur 
veys  of  land  on  ' '  the  Western  Waters  ' '  was  carried;  Dr.  [Thomas] 
Walker,  John  Byrd  and  John  May  were  appointed  a  committee  to 
examine  surveyors  books  and  prevent  fraud;  enjoins  silence  con 
cerning  this.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1774.  Virginia,  [Colony.]  Fairfax  County.  Alexandria.  Letter  to  the  rep- 
May  16.  resentatives  of  Fairfax  county  [in  Virginia  Assembly:  George 
Washington,  Capt.  John  West  and  John  West  esq.,  Williams- 
burg,]  concerning  repeal  of  tax  on  rum;  encloses  petition  of  Fair 
fax  county;  recommends  license  be  issued  dealers  for  £5  per 
annum;  would  more  than  equal  present  tax  receipts;  penalty  for 
selling  without  a  license;  recommends  raising  ordinary  licenses 
from  55s.  to  £5  and  a  tax  of  £5  annually  on  billiard  tables;  nine- 
tenths  of  rum  consumed  is  imported  from  Maryland  and  Penn 
sylvania  without  paying  duty.  2  pp.  Q". 

See:  Virginia,  Fairfax  County,  Memoranda,  1774,  May  16;  and  Ramsey,  Wil 
liam  and  others,  Letter  to  George  Washington  and  John  West  1774  May  10. 

[1774?]      Virginia,      [Colony.]     Fairfax    County.      [Alexandria.]      Memoranda. 

,[May  16?]  Law  of  inspection  of  fish;  requirements  for  barrels,  size,  hooping 

etc. ;  requirements  for  inspection  and  packing  of  fish.     1  p.     Q°. 

See:  Virginia,  Fairfax  County,  Letter  to  representatives  1774,  May  16;  and 

Ramsey  William  and  others,  Letter  to  George  Washington  and  John  West  1774, 

May  16. 

1774.          Ramsey,  William;  Adam,  Robert  and  Carlyle  &  Dalton.     Alexandria. 
May  16.  Letter  to  George  Washington,  and  John  West,  Williamsburg,  Vir 

ginia.  Send  three  petitions  respecting  duty  on  rum,  enlarging 
the  town  [Alexandria]  and  draining  marsh  and  respecting  "Her 
ring  fishery";  town  is  in  a  thriving  condition;  northern  mer 
chants  and  mechanics  come  to  settle;  duty  on  rum  discourages 
them;  want  of  houses  and  lots  prevents  their  staying;  incident 
cited;  great  encouragement  to  build  but  no  land  to  be  had;  wishes 
Assembly  to  appropriate  lands;  are  sorry  for  [  ]  Alexander 

and  do  not  wish  to  take  advantage  of  him;  trustees  have  acted 
with  candor  towards  the  proprietors;  Alexander  received  £700 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  Ill 

1774.        Ramsey,  William;  Adam,  Robert  and  Carlyle  &  Dalton — Continued. 
May  16.  recently  for  18  or  20  acres;  marsh  lots  should  be  drained;  specifi 

cations  for  herring  packing  recommended;  fine  and  forfeiture  for 
non-compliance;  culler  of  [barrel]  staves  and  measurer  should  be 
appointed ;  petition  also  sent  for  suppressing  the  nuisance  of  hogs 
and  geese  being  allowed  to  run  wild.  4  pp.  Q°. 

See:  Virginia,  Fairfax  County,  Letter  to  representatives  1774,  May  16;  and  Vir 
ginia  Fairfax  County,  Memoranda  1774,  May  16. 

1774.         Lysle,  John.     Alexandria  [Virginia].     Letter  to  Capt.  John  West,  Wil- 
May  19.  liamsburg.     Encloses  Pearson   Chapman's   petition  to  House  of 

Burgesses;  his  brother,  [George]  Chapman,  is  injuring  him  daily; 
hopes  Assembly  will  throw  aside  his  mother's  application;  in 
accordance  with  West's  promise  to  present  to  the  House  any 
paper  asked,  this  petition  is  sent;  in  absence  of  Capt.  West,  begs 
favor  of  John  West,  esq.  or  George  Washington  to  present 
enclosed  petition.  Endorsed:  "From  John  Lysle  to  the  Repre 
sentatives  of  the  County  of  Fairfax."  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1774.         Chapman,  Pearson,     of  Maryland.     [Alexandria?  Virginia.]     Petition  to 
May  19.  the  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     Is  heir  apparent  to  Constant 

Chapman,  widow;  she  holds  entail  land  near  Alexandria;  peti 
tioner  owns  valuable  adjoining  tract;  application  is  to  be  made  to 
present  Assembly  to  dock  the  entail  of  the  above  land  to  prevent 
descent  to  the  petitioner  and  his  three  sons;  design  is  to  enrich  a 
second  son  [George  Chapman] ;  petitioner  has  made  said  Chap 
man  presents  of  land  frequently;  latter  is  now  rich;  his  mother 
is  able  to  purchase  land  for  him  if  she  so  desires;  prays  that  no 
act  be  passed  injurious  to  the  petitioner  or  his  family.  A.  D.  S. 

1  p.     F". 

1774.        Herbert,  William.     Alexandria  [Virginia].     Letter  to  " Colonel "  George 
Aug.  30.  Washington,  Mt.  Vernon.    Sends  as  promised,  information  respect 

ing  wheat  and  flour  that  came  to  this  market  [Alexandria]  from 
Sept.  1, 1773  to  date;  amount  is  27,325  barrels  of  flour  and  140,000 
bushels  of  wheat;  two  or  three  have  not  given  in  quantities  which 
will  probably  bring  wheat  up  to  150,000  bushels.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 

Q°. 

1774.        Harrison,  Benjamin;  Randolph,  Peyton  and  Bland,  Richard.    Delegates 

Oct.  24.  from    Virginia   to  the  First    Continental    Congress.     Philadelphia. 

Authorization  to  George  Washington  to  sign  their  names  to  any 

of  the  proceedings  of  the  Congress.     In  handwriting  of  Harrison? 

D.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1774.  Mercer,  George  and  others.  Virginia.  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washing- 
Dec.  12.  ton.  Sale  of  1168  acres  of  land  on  Four  Mile  Run,  Fairfax  county, 
Virginia,  for  £900.  Signed  by  George  Mercer,  James  Mercer, 
John  Henry  Cazenove  and  Elias  Lindo.  Witnessed  by  William 
Porter,  John  Glassell,  Lachlan  Campbell,  Christopher  Yates,  John 
Meals,  George  Mitchell,  Henry  Mitchell,  Alexander  Keith,  Alex 
ander  Dromgool  and  Thomas  Mountfield.  Endorsed  as  proved, 
before  a  General  Court,  April  15,  1775,  by  "  Ben.  Waller,  Cl:  Cur" 

2  pp.     F5. 

[1775.]      Fort   George,    New    York,  Military  stores.     List  of  cannon,  muskets, 
{June]  powder  etc.     Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Stores  at  Fort  George" 


112  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Dodge,     Richard.      Capt.,    col.    Samuel    Gerrish's   Massachusetts  regiment. 

July  14.  Chelsea  [Massachusetts].     A  return  of  stock  taken  off  Pullet  and 

Shirley   Points.     "80   Horncreuters "    [cattle],    883   sheep.     On 

verso  is  written:  "Daniel  Segeney  3   cowes   1    year   old.     John 

Backer  2  cowes  two  year  old  ".     A.  D.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1775.        Davis,  Joshua.      Capt.  and  agent  for  fitting  out  whale  boats/     Cambridge. 
July  22.  Estimate  submitted  to  Gen.  George  Washington.     "Pursuant  to 

your  Excellency's  orders"  account  rendered  of  necessaries  for 
fitting  out  100  whale  boats;  crews  needed;  ammunition  and  sup 
plies.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "22d.  July  1775". 
1  p.  F°. 

1775.         "Nancy".     British  store  ship,  Robert  Hunter,  master.     [London?]     Invoice 
July  2H.  of  stores  captured  by  Capt.   [John]  Manley.     John  Wilkinson, 

contractor,  shipped  stores  to  John  Grant,  on  order  of  Oil.  [Samuel] 
Cleveland.  Signed:  B.  Blight  "For  Mr.  Durnford"  Added  in 
Moylan's  handwriting:  "Appraised  by  Henry  Bromfield  Esq.,  & 
Wm.  Davis  12  Augt.  1776  to  £20530:  18:  2  LI.  My."  [laAvful 
money.]  7  pp.  Q°. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3, 1721.    See  also:  Harrison,  Robert  Han 
son,  Invoice  of  stores  on  British  ship  Nancy  1775,  Nov.  30. 

1775.        Connecticut,    [Colony.]     Troops,    2d   regiment,      [Roxbury,   Masaachu- 
[July  26?]  setts.]     Remonstrance  of  officers  of  regiment  to  Brig.  Gen.  Joseph 

Spencer.  Protest  against  appointment  of  Ebene/er  Huntington 
as  lieutenant  in  Capt,  [John]  Chester's  company,  vice  Lt.  [Samuel 
Blatchey]  Webb,  appointed  Aid-de-camp  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Israel] 
Putnam;  such  appointment  not  in  accord  with  precedent;  would 
dampen  enthusiasm  and  kill  ambition  of  officers;  no  objection  to 
Huntington  but  only  to  mode  of  appointment.  Copy  attested 
"Solomon  Willis  Chairman  "  ;  remonstrance  addressed  and  for 
warded  by  Spencer:  "To  his  Excellency  General  Washington. 
New  York."  25  signatures.  2pp.  F°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

1775.        Davis,  Joshua.      Capt.  and  agent  for  fitting  out  whale  boats?    Cambridge. 

July  27.  Return  of  boats  "for  the  Col oneys  Servis"  ;  number,  kinds  etc.; 

submitted   to    "his   Exelericy   Genrl.    Washenton".     A.    D.    S. 

Endorsed  by  Washington:   "Captn.  Joshua  Davis' s  return  of  the 

Boats".     1  p.     F>. 

1775.        "Hope"     British  store  ship  from  Cork,  George  Curwin,  master.     List  of  goods 
Aug.  13.  on. 

Aug.  17.  Philadelphia.     Account  of  goods  belonging  to  Major   [Chris 

topher]  French,  Ensign  [John]  Rotten  and  Cadet  [William] 
McDerrnott.  1  p.  F°. 

Enclosed  in  Pennsylvania,  Committee  of  Safety,  Letter  to  George  Washing 
ton  1775,  Aug.  17.     See:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  -Uh.  Ser.,  H,  499-500. 

1775.        Pennsylvania,  [Province.]     Committee  of  Safety.     Philadelphia.     Let- 
Aug.  17.  ter  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].     Capt.  [William] 

Bradford  and  30  men,  by  order  of  the  Committee,  seized  a  ship 
[Hope,  George  Curwin,  master,]  at  Gloucester  [New  Jersey,] 
from  Cork,  [Ireland,]  with  clothing  for  the  ministerial  army  at 
Boston;  three  ministerial  officers  on  board;  these  officers — 
Major  [Christopher]  French,  [Ensign  John  Rotten  and  Cadet 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  113 

1775.        Pennsylvania,  [Province.]— Continued. 

Aug.  17.  William    McDermott] — are    coming    to   camp    [Cambridge]    011 

parole  under  escort  of  Captains  [Richard]  Willing  and  [John] 
Wharton;  encloses  certificates  given  French  at  his  request  and 
invoice  of  the  goods  captured;  has  sent  powder  to  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Philip]  Schuyler.  L.  S.  "By  Order  B.  Franklin,  Presdt". 
2  pp.  F°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch. 4th. Ser., 3, 148. 

1775.        Babcock,   James.     Lt.    coL,    1st   Rhode   Island   regiment.      Prospect   Hill 
Aug.  22.  [Charlestown,  Massachusetts].     Petition  to  Gen.  [George]  Wash 

ington  [Cambridge].  Asks  for  discharge  from  service  on  account 
of  ill  health.  1  p.  Q°. 

1775.        Parke,  John.     Lt.,  1st  Rhode  Island  regiment.     Prospect   Hill  [Charles- 
Aug.  22.  town,  Massachusetts].     Petition  to   [Gen.]   George  Washington, 

Cambridge.  Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  necessity  of  pro 
viding  for  his  sister-in-law,  whose  husband  was  slain  at  battle  of 
Charlestown,  [Bunker  Hill,]  and  for  an  aged  father.  1  p.  Q°. 

1775.        Randall,  John.     Capt. ,  1st  Rhode  Island  regiment.    Prospect  Hill  [Charles- 
Aug.  22.  town,  Massachusetts].     Petition  to   [Gen.]  George  Washington, 

Cambridge.  Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army  on  account  of  ill 
health.  1  p.  Q°. 

1775.       Angel,  Abiathari.     Capt.,  col.  David  Brewer's  Massachusetts  regiment.    Rox- 
Sept.  2.  bury   [Massachusetts].     Petition   to  Gen.   [George]   Washington 

[Cambridge].  Offers  resignation;  raised  and  marched  his  com 
pany  to  the  front  at  great  expense  at  beginning  of  campaign;  is  in 
poor  health  and  misunderstandings  have  arisen  between  himself 
and  men;  begs  to  resign  in  favor  of  Capt.  Henry  Work;  requests 
that  his  pay  be  made  good  until  time  of  his  resignation.  A.  D.  S. 
1  p.  F°. 

[1775.]      Perry,   David.     -2d  Lieut.,  8tli  company,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.     [Cam- 

[Sept.  6?]  bridge.]     Petition   to   Gen.    George   Washington    [Cambridge]. 

Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  his  wife  has  been  injured  by 

falling  from  a  horse  and  his  children  have  no  one  to  provide  for 

them.     A.  D.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1775.        Bowen,    Levi.      Ensign,   capt.   Jonathan   Danforth's  company,   col.  David 
Sept.  7.  Brewer's  Massachusetts  regiment.     Roxbury  [Massachusetts].    Peti 

tion  to  [Gen.]  George  Washington  [Cambridge].  Asks  for  dis 
charge  from  the  Army;  absented  himself  without  leave,  to  visit 
his  family  who  were  sick  and  in  distress;  health  has  been  injured 
by  the  service;  is  at  present  under  arrest;  wishes  pay  for  his  time 
in  service,  release  from  arrest  and  discharge  from  the  Army.  D.  S. 
1  p.  F°. 

1775.        Sullivan,  John.     Brig.  gen.  Continental  army.     Winter  Hill  [Charlestown, 
Sept.  9.  Massachusetts].     Proceedings  of  a  court  of  inquiry.     Court  held 

in  Sullivan's  brigade  to  investigate  complaints  against  the  Director 
General  of  the  Hospital  [John  Morgan]  by  the  regimental  sur 
geons;  court  composed  of:  Colonels  [James]  Reed,  [John]  Xixon, 
[John]  Stark,  [Enoch]  Poor,  [Ephraim]  Doolittle  and  [Israel] 
Hutchinson;  from  evidence  it  appears  that  the  Director  General 

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114  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Sullivan,  John — Continued. 

Sept.!*.    .  has  acquitted  himself  of  the  charge  with  honor;  shifting  channel 

of  supplies  from  Commissary  to  Director  General  being  improperly 
attended  to  is  the  cause  of  the  misunderstanding;  no  blame 
attached  to  surgeons;  Director  General  has  no  complaint  as  to 
heavy  expenses  incurred  by  regimental  hospitals  except  in  case  of 
Dr.  [Enoch]  Dole  of  Col.  Doolittle's  regiment;  evidence  in  his 
case  falls  short  of  proving  charge,  therefore  he  stands  acquitted. 
D.  S.  ''by  order  of  The  Court  of  Inquiry  Jno  Sullivan  Presi 
dent."  1  p.  F°. 

1775.        Foster,    Gideon.       Capt.,    col.    John    Mansfield's    Massachusetts    regiment. 
Sept.  11.  [Camp    near    Boston.]     Petition  to   [Gen.]    George  Washington 

[Cambridge].  Offers  his  resignation;  is  in  poor  health  and  illness 
is  increasing;  his  estate  is  suffering  for  want  of  management; 
recommends  Capt.  John  Baker  as  his  successor.  L.  S.  "Gideon 
Foster  [and]  Israel  Hutchinson,  Left.  Colo.''  1  p.  F". 

1775.  Baker,  John.  Cupt.,  col.  Loammi  BalduAn' s  Massachusetts  regiment.  Cam- 
Sept.  14.  bridge.  Petition  to  [Gen.]  George  Washington  [Cambridge]. 
Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  difficulty  has  arisen  between 
him  and  Joseph  Pettigell  as  to  who  shall  command  the  10th 
company  in  38th  Massachusetts  regiment;  agreed  to  leave  the 
trouble  to  the  officers  of  the  regiment;  their  decision  in  favor  of 
Pettigell,  therefore  prays  a  discharge.  D.  S.  1  p.  <,>". 

[1775.]      Lang-don,  [Samuel.]     President  of  Harvard  College.      [Cambridge.]     Let- 
Sept.  IS.  ter  to  Gen.    [George]    Washington   [Cambridge].     Certifies  that 
Samuel  Woodward,   Sergeant  in  late  Col.    [Thomas]   Gardner's 
[Massachusetts]   regiment  and  in  Capt.  [Nathan]   Fuller's  com 
pany  is  a  Harvard  student  in  his  last  year;  has  begged   [Laiig- 
don's]    intercession   for   obtaining  a  discharge   from  the  Army. 
A.  L.     Signed  in  body  of  document.     1  p.     <.£'. 
Printed:  Harvard  Graduates  Mu>j.  11,  310. 

1775.        Lang-don,  [Samuel.]     President  of  Harvard  College.     [Cambridge.]     Let- 
Sept,  is.  ter  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington   [Cambridge].     Certifies  that 
John  Child,  Ensign  in  Capt.  [Aimer]  Crafts'  company,  late  Col. 
[Thomas]  Gardner's  [Massachusetts]  regiment,  is  a  Harvard  stu 
dent  in  his  last  year;    desires    to   complete   his  course.      A.  L. 
Signed  in  body  of  document.      1  p.      Q". 
Printed:  Harvard  Graduates  Mag.  11,  310. 

1775.        Maynard,  Nathaniel.      Lieut.,  capt.  Thaddeus  RusselV  s  company ,  col.  Jo/i- 
Sept.  IS.  atJutn  Brewer's  Massachusetts  regiment.      Prospect  Hill    [Charles- 

town,  Massachusetts].  Petition  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington 
[Cambridge].  Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  entered  the 
service  to  great  detriment  of  his  private  interests;  his  aged  father 
unable  to  care  for  his  family;  many  gentlemen  better  qualified 
stand  ready  to  take  his  place;  begs  to  resign  his  commission  for 
above  reasons.  D.  S, .  Endorsed:  "the  with  in  instrument  I  con 
sent  to  J.  Brewer  Coll."  1  p.  Q". 

1775.         French,    Christopher.      Major,   British    arm;/.       Hartford    [Connecticut]. 

Sept.  IS.  Letter   [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].     Members  of 

the    Committee,     Messrs.    [Thomas]    Seymour   and    [Benjamin] 

Pain   [Payne]   seemed  satisfied  with  their  parole  to  the  United 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  115 

1775.        French,  Christopher — Continued. 

Sept.  IS.  Provinces;    have    now  requested  that    they  do   not   wear   their 

•swords  as  "the  lower  class  of  Townspeople  took  umbrage  at  our 
wearing  them ";  questions  the  authority  of  the  Committee  that 
has  decided  against  them;  appeals  [to  Washington]  for  a  decision 
in  their  favor;  Committees  "may  continue  to  exact  new  Sub 
missions  from  us  'till  they  put  us  in  Goal  for  noncompliance". 
A.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by  Joseph  Reed:  "Major  French,  Sept.  18, 
1775".  2pp.  F°. 

1775.        Massachusetts,  [Colony.]     Marblehead,  Inhabitants.     Letter  [to  Gen. 
Sept.  '21.  George   Washington,   Cambridge].     Dangers  of    attack   by   the 

British;  have  raised  money  to  fortify  the  harbor;  pray  that 
[  ]  Burbank  be  allowed  to  come  and  direct  the  work;  con 
gratulations  on  Washington's  appointment  [as  Commander  in 
Chief].  1  p.  F°. 

Black,  John.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Breiuer' 8  Massachusetts  regiment.  Pros 
pect  Hill  [Charlestown,  Massachusetts].  Petition  to  Gen. 
[George]  Washington  [Cambridge].  Asks  for  discharge  from 
the  Army;  has  been  in  service  since  April  19th  [1775];  has  a  bad 
pain  in  his  side;  doctor  says  it  will  be  made  worse  by  continuing 
in  service;  lives  a  distance  from  camp;  does  not  know  when  he 
will  be  fit  for  duty  so  can  not  ask  for  leave;  begs  to  resign  his 
commission.  D.  S.  Approved  by  "J.  Brewer  Coll".  1  p.  F°. 

1775.        Dodge,    Richard.     Cajtt.,    col.    Samuel    Gerrish's    Massachusetts    regiment. 

St-pt.  2o.  Chelsea  [Massachusetts].     Letter  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington 

[Cambridge].     Has    nothing     remarkable    to    "Wright";     has 

included  the  "minutes  that  Mr.  Leach  touck  Down ";  wishes  to 

know  if  he  is  to  make  a  report  each  day.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q". 

1775.        Harris,  Joseph.     Ensign,  capt.  James  Williams'  company,  llth.  Continental 

Sept.  2S.  'nifatt.tr ij.     Cambridge.     Petition   to   Gen.   [George]  Washington 

[Cambridge].     Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  is  now  ill  and 

has  been  so  since  entering  the  service;  has  no  prospect  of  being 

able  to  do  a  "Tower"  of  duty.     A.  D.  S.     1  p.     8°. 

1775.        Southworth,  Jedidiah.     Lieut.,  col.  Joseph  Read's  Massachusetts  regiment. 
Sept.  29.  Roxbury  Camp  [Massachusetts].     Petition  to  Gen.  George  Wash 

ington  [Cambridge] .  Has  been  in  the  service  since  April  19th  last; 
health  is  poor;  is  unfit  for  service  and  desires  discharge.  D.  S. 
"Jedh.  South  worth  Joseph  Read  "  1  p.  F°. 

1775.        Massachusetts,  [Colony.]     Springfield,  Committee  of  Correspondence. 
Oct.      2.  Letter  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [Cambridge].     The  Commit 

tee  forwards  to  Washington  a  "Coppy  of  a  letter  sent  to  Win. 
Pynchon  Junr.";  letter  requests  [Pynchon]  to  obtain  if  possible 
the  discharge  of  Robert  Henderson,  James  Smith  and  George 
Hunter;  they  are  prisoners,  taken  by  Major  [Benjamin]  Tupper; 
their  conduct  has  been  good;  no  employment  can  be  found  for 
them  and  the  prisoners  wish  the  Committee  to  secure  their 
release.  L.  S.  "James  Sikes,  Moses  Field,  Thos.  Stebbins, 
Reuben  Bliss  Committee  of  Correspondence  for  s'd  Town". 
2  pp.  Q°. 


116  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Markham,  Barzillai.     Ensign  8th    Connecticut  regiment.     Roxbury  Camp« 
Ot.-t.      3.  [Massachusetts].     Petition  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Cam 

bridge].  Asks  for  discharge  from  the  service  because  of  illness.. 
D.S. 

"Waldo,  John.  Surgeon  pro  tern,  of  Continental  hospital.  Roxbury.  Cer 
tificate  of  ill  health  of  Ensign  Barzillai  Markham;  is  still  unwell 
and  cannot  endure  the  hardship  of  present  campaign;  recom 
mends  discharge  of  Mark  ham  from  the  service.  Addressed  "to 
Col.  Jedh.  Huntington  Esqr."  A.  D.  S. 

Huntington,  Jedidiah.  Col.,  Sth  Connecticut  regiment.  Roxbury. 
"Pray  the  above  mentioned  may  be  discharged."  A.  D.  S.. 
2  pp.  Qo. 

1775.        Terrill,   Thomas.     Lieut.,    capt.    John   Ei/>ley's  company,  Sth  Connecticut 

Oct.      7.  regiment.     Roxbury  Camp    [Massachusetts].      Petition  to   Gen. 

[George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Asks  for  discharge  from  the 

service  because  of  illness.     D.  S.    Approved  by  "Jed  Huntington 

Colonel".     1  p.      Q°. 

1775.        Hitchcock,  Daniel.     Col.,  Rhode  Island  regiment.    Prospect  Hill  [Char.es- 
Oct.      7.  town,  Massachusetts].     Recommendation  [to  Gen.  George  Wash 

ington,  Cambridge].  Asks  for  the  discharge  of  William  Vinson. 
A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1775.        Continental  Army.     Council  of  war.     "Headquarters,"    [Cambridge.] 
Oct.      8.  To  consider  the  increase  and  support  of  the  army;  ten  questions 

propounded  by  Washington  to  his  officers  on  Oct.  5th,  with  their 
answers;  members  of  council:  Gen.  Washington,  Maj.  Genls. 
[Jonathan]  Ward,  [Charles]  Lee,  [Israel]  Putnam;  Brig.  Genls. 
[John]  Thomas,  [Joseph]  Spencer,  [William]  Heath,  [John] 
Sullivan,  [Nathanael]  Greene,  [Horatio]  Gates.  4  pp.  F". 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch,  4th.  SIT.,  3,  1039.     Summary  in  Ford,  Writings 
of  Washing-ton,  3.  361.     Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington,  3,  123. 

1775.        Hitchcock,  Daniel.     Col. ,  Rhode  Island  regiment.     Prospect  Hill  [Charles- 
Get.      9.  town,  Massachusetts].     Recommendation  [to  Gen.  George  Wash 
ington,  Cambridge].     Asks  for  the  discharge  of  William  Vinson. 
A.  D.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1775.        Sawyer,  Ezekiel,  and  others.     Pri rates  in  Capt.  Thomas  ^fighil^s  company,. 
Oct.      9.  col.  Samuel  Gerridt's  Massachusetts  regiment.     [Boston.]     Petition 

to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].  Officers  of  company 
are  Capt.  Mighill,  1st  Lt.  [Henry?]  Nelson,  2d  Lt.  [Mark]  Cresy, 
1st  Sergt.  Amos  Bayley,  2d  Sergt.  [Thomas]  Pike;  Nelson  refused 
to  remain  in  camp;  Pike  appointed  to  his  place,  though  from  a 
different  parish;  promised  that  if  Capt.  were  removed  the  first 
parish  should  have  the  vacancy;  prays  that  if  Capt.  [Mighill]  be 
promoted  Cresy  be  made  Capt. ,  Pike  retain  his  place  and  ' '  Bailey ' ' 
be  made  2d  Lieut.  33  signatures.  1  p.  F°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

1775.        Stoughton,  Samuel  jr.     Ensign,  Sth  Connecticut  regiment.     Windsor,  Cou- 

Oct.9-16.  necticut.     Petition  to  [Gen.]  George  Washington  [Cambridge]. 

Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  his  furlough  from  [Maj.]  Gen. 

[Artemas]  Ward  has  expired;  his  family  is  ill;  a  great  deal  of  sick- 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  117 

1775.        Stoug-hton,  Samuel  jr. — Continued. 

'Oft. 9-16.  ness  known  as  camp  disorder  is  around  and  proving  fatal;  he  him 

self  is  unwell  and  will  probably  not  he  lit  for  duty  this  campaign; 
begs  the  appointment  of  some  one  in  his  place.  I).  S.  Approved: 
"Jed.  Huntington  Col".  2pp.  Q°. 

1775.         March,  John.     Ensign,  capt.   William  Hutch  in' x  company,  3d  Xew  Jfain}>- 
Oct.    10.  xhire  n-yiment.      Petition   to  Gen.    [George]   Washington    [Cam 

bridge]  .  Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  constitution  is  weak. 
J).  S.  Approved:  "Win.  Hutchins,  Capt"  and  "Israel  Gihnan, 
Lt.  Col".  1  p.  Q". 

1775.         Thoma,s.  John.     Brig,  gen.  Continental  army.     Roxbury  [Massachusetts]. 

Oct.    11.  Letter  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].     Thinks  three 

subalterns  could  be  spared  from  the  Army;  has  selected  [Lt.]  King 

Lapham,  Joshua  Baisto,  and  Lt.  [Joseph]  Cole  [jr.];  has  directed 

them  to  wait  upon  His  Excellency.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1775.        Thomas,  John.     Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.    Roxbury  [Massachusetts]. 

Oc\.    13.  Letter  [to Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].   Capt.  [Joshua?] 

Benson  of  Col.  [Theophilus]  Cotton's  [Massachusetts]  regiment 

solicits  a  discharge;  will  be  no  detriment  to  the  Army  to  grant 

same.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

1775.        Bundy,  Peter.     Private,  capt.  Malcolm  Henry' s  company,  col.  Damd  Brewer's 

Oct.    18.  ^fassachusetts  regiment.      Westneld,   Massachusetts.      Petition  to 

Gen.  George  Washington  [Cambridge].  Father  has  died;  fam 
ily  consisting  of  mother  and  eight  brothers  and  sisters  have  no 
one  to  look  after  them  or  tend  the  farm;  hired  labor  cannot  be 
had;  therefore  prays  a  discharge  from  the  Army.  D.  S.  j 

Oct.  14.  Massachusetts,  Westneld,  Selectmen.  Attestation  to  truth  of  state 
ment  in  above  petition.  1).  S. :  "John  Mosely,  Daniel  Fowler, 
Win.  Shyrard,  Elisha  Parks."  Approved:  "  Rufus  Putnam  Lt. 
Col."  2pp.  F°. 

1775.        Sullivan,   John.     Brig.  gen.    Continental  armit.     Winter   Hill   [Charles- 
Oct.     14.  town,  Massachusetts].     List  of  men  in  brigade  recommended  for 

discharge;  company  and  regiment  to  which  invalids  belong;  59 
names.  D.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

Nrtines  ffivi-n  in  index.    Letter  accompanying- this  list  printed:  Force,  Amer. 

Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1007. 

1775.        Church,  Thomas.     Col.  3d  Rhode  Island  regiment.    Prospect  Hill  [Charles- 
Oct.    14.  town,    Massachusetts].      Letter  to  Gen.    [George]    Washington 

[Cambridge].  Endorses  application  for  discharge  of  Capt.  Wil 
liam  Cooke;  his  bodily  indisposition  is  such  that  performance  of 
duty  is  painful.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

[1775.]      Bowen,  Ephraim  jr.     Capt.   and  agent  for  fitting  out  armed  vessels.     Ply- 

Oct.  15-Xov.  IS.      mouth  [Massachusetts].     Journal  kept  while  at  Plymouth   fit 
ting  out  an  armed  vessel  according  to  [Gen.  George  Washington's] 
instructions;  daily  notes  of  his  actions  from  Oct.  15th  to  Xov.  18th. 
A.  1).     4  pp.     F°. 
Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  3.  1056. 


118  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        White,  Nehemiah.     IJ.,  col.  Joseph  Rend' s  Massachusetts  regiment.     [Rox- 
[Oct.  20.]  bury,    Massachusetts.]      Petition    to    Gen.    George    Washington 

[Cambridge].  Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  has  been  in 
the  service  since  beginning  of  the  present  campaign;  bad  health 
has  prevented  him  doing  duty  since  June  last.  D.  S.  Approved: 
"Ebenr.  Clap,  Lt,  Colo."  1  p.  F°. 

1775.        Thomas,  John.    Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.    Roxbury  [Massachusetts]. 

Oct.    23.  Letter  [to  Gen.   George   Washington].     Regrets   troubling    His 

Excellency  so  often;    forwards  application  for  aischarge  of   Lt. 

[George]   Blake  of  Col.  John  Fellows's  regiment;  he  will  be  no 

loss  to  the  Army.     A.  L.  S.     Ip.  8°. 

1775.        Thompson,  William.      Col.  3d  Pennsylvania  rifle  regiment.     Prospect   Hill 
Oct.    23.  [Charlestown,  Massachusetts] .     Return  [to  Gen.  George  Wash 

ington,  Cambridge].     Deserters  from  the  2d  regiment  since  their 
arrival   at   Cambridge;    13   names.     Endorsed    by    Washington: 
"Colo.  Thompson's  return  of  Deserters."      1  p.     F°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

1775.        Homans,  John.     Surgeon,  col.  Benjamin  Haggles  Wbodbridge's  Maxsurhii- 
Oct.    23.  setts  regiment.      Camp  near  Prospect  Hill   [Charlestown,  Massa 

chusetts].  Certificate  to  Col.  Woodbridge  of  illness  of  Sergt. 
Ebenezer  Keeler.  A.  D.  S.  Approved:  "R.  Woodbridge  Col." 
2pp.  Q<>. 

1775.        Kittredge,   Thomas,      burgeon,  col.  James   Frye's  Massachusetts  regiment. 
Oct.    23.  [Camp  near  Boston.]     Certificate  that  Peter  Webster,  private  in 

Frye's  regiment  has  "a  Hemorage"  from  his  lungs;  is  not  fit  for 
duty.  A.  D.  S. 

Brickett,  James.     Lt.  col.  of  col.  Frye's  regiment.     Discharge  of  Peter 
Webster  from  the  service  of  the  United  Colonies.     A.  D.  S.  2  pp. 

Q°. 

[1775.]      Langdon,  [Samuel.]     J'resident  of  Harvard  College  [Cambridge].     Letter 
Oct.    28.  to    Gen.    [George]     Washington    [Cambridge].       Certifies    that 

Edmund  Foster,  Sergt.  in  Capt.  [Oliver]  Pond's  company,  Col. 
Joseph  Read's  Massachusetts  regiment,  is  a  candidate  for  admis 
sion  into  Harvard;  Foster  wishes  to  be  discharged  "that  he  may 
renew  his  acquaintance  with  the  Classics" ;  his  age  pleads  for  him. 
A.  L.  Signed  in  body  of  document.  Endorsed  by  Stephen 
Moylr.ii :  "7,  nteliora  seauere  fata' ' .  1  p.  Q°. 
Printed:  Harvard  Graduates  Mag. 9, 311. 

1775.        Boston  Harbor,  British  ships  in.     Cambridge.      Anonymous  letter  to 
Oct.    28.  [Britannicus?]     Watertown     [Massachusetts].      Gen.     [George] 

Washington  desired  the  author  to  reduce  to  writing  anything  he 
knew  about  the  [British]  Navy  at  Boston;  begs  that  he  be  shown 
enclosed  memorandum;  sends  plan  for  attacking  the  ship  Preston; 
must  go  immediately  to  Newbury  Port;  will  return  in  a  few  days 
and  see  [Britannicus?]  in  person.  1  p.  F". 
See  the  two  entries  following. 

[1775.]       "Preston."     British  flag-sldf)  In  Boston  linrbor.     [Cambridge.]     Sugges- 
[Oct.  28.]  tions  regarding  the  seizure  of.     Number  of  guns;  size  and  condi 

tion   of  crew;    number  and  disposition   of  night   watch;    men 
necessary  to  capture  the  ship;  plan  of  action  proposed.    2pp.    F". 
Enclosed  in  the  preceding  document. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  119 

[1775.]      Boston  Harbor,    British  ships   in.      [Cambridge.]      Names,  rates    and 
Oct.    28.  situation  of  the  [British]  ships  in  Boston  Harbor:  Boi/ne,  T'l-exton, 

Scarborough,  and  Mercury.     1  p.     F°. 

Enclosed  in  Boston  Harbor.  British  ships  in,  Anonymous  letter  1775,  Oct.  '_V. 

1775.        Reed,  Joseph.     Lt.  col.  and  mi/itart/  secretary  toWashington.     [Cambridge.] 
Oct.  29.  List  of  armed  vessels  at  Salem,  Marblehead  and  Plymouth;  their 

captains,   condition,   number  of  guns;   agents   at  various   ports; 
recommends  [Stephen]   Moylan  as  proper  person  to  oversee  t hi- 
fi  tt  ing  out  of  the  vessels  named.     A.  D.  S.     4  pp.     F°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  3,  1251. 

1775.        Hastings,   Kliphelet.     Ensign,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer1  s  Massachusetts  regi- 

Oct.    2v).  meat.     Cambridge.    Petition  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Cam 

bridge].  Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  state  of  his  family 
owing  to  sickness  and  death  compel  him  to  make  this  request.  ( >n 
verso:  "  The  Within  is  By  my  Consent  J  Brewer  Coll."  A.  I).  S. 
2  pp.  Q°. 

1775.        Storrs,    Experience.       Lt.    col.,    3d    Connecticut  regiment.        Cambridge. 

Oct.    30.  Letter  to  Gen.     [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Requests 

the  discharge  from  the  Army  of  Ensign  [Isaac]  Farewell;  has  done 

his  duty;  at   present  is  incapacitated  by  rheumatism.     A.  L.  S. 

lp.     Q°. 

1775.         Gates,  Benjamin.     Lieut.,  capt.  John  Black'*  company,  col.  Jonathan  Brcir- 
Oct.    31.  er's  Massachusetts  regiment.     Prospect  Hill    [Charlestown,  Massa 

chusetts].  Petition  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge]. 
Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;  entered  the  service  suddenly; 
circumstances  of  his  family  require  that  he  should  beg  leave  to 
resign.  A.  I).  S.  On  verso:  "The  Within  is  By  my  Consent  J 
Brewer  Coll."  2  pp  Q°. 

[1775.]       Cochran,  William.     Liexl.,  col.  Paul  Dudley  Sargent's  Massachusetts  regi- 

[Oct.]  went.      [Cambridge.]      Petition    to     Gen.    George    Washington 

[Cambridge].     Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army;   health  has 

given  away  and  he  is  unable  to  perform  his  duty.     Approved: 

"Paul  Dudley  Sargent."     1  p     F°. 

[1775.]       [Sullivan,  John.]     Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.     [Winter  Hill,  Charles- 
[Oct?]  town,  Massachusetts.]     Memorandum  sent  to  Gen.  George  Wash 

ington  [Cambridge].  Following  officers  of  Sullivan's  brigade 
have  requested  permission  to  resign:  Ensign  Samuel  Dearborn, 
Lt.  Jacob  Webster  and  Ensign  Abraham  Sanborn.  A.  D.  1  p. 

e°. 

[1775.]      Hitchcock,    Daniel.      Col.,    2d    Rhode    Inland    regiment.     Prospect    Hill 
[OctV]  [Charlestown,  Massachusetts].     Letter  to  Gen.  [George]   Wash 

ington  [Cambridge].  Lieut.  [David]  Richmond  of  Capt.  [John] 
Field's  company  has  permission  to  resign  if  agreeable  to  His  Excel 
lency.  1  p.  Q°. 

1775.        Craft,   Benjamin.     Lt.,  capt.  Benjamin  Kimbatt's  company,  19th  Maxsttchu- 
Nov.  10.  setts  regiment.     Winter  Hill  [Charlestown,  Massachusetts].     Peti 

tion  to  [Gen.]  George  Washington  [Cambridge].  Asks  for  dis 
charge  from  the  Army;  family  live  in  a  seaport  town  and  there 
fore  are  in  danger  from  the  enemy;  was  assured  no  difficulty 


120  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.         Craft,  Benjamin — Continued. 

Nov.  10.  would  attend  procuring  his  discharge;  has  agreed   to   make  and 

turn  into  the  army  100  pairs  of  shoes  monthly;  has  laid  in  a  stock 
for  that  purpose;  suggests  that  his  being  detained  will  be  preju 
dicial.  "Discharged  11  Nov.  1775".  D.  S.  ]  p.  F". 

Storrs,  Ebenezer.  Lt.  col.,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  Cambridge.  Letter 
to  [Gen.]  George  Washington,  Cambridge.  On  request  of  Ensign 
[Caleb]  Stanley,  encloses  surgeon's  certificate  of  his  condition; 
seems  useless  to  hold  officers  "that  liavt  astomake";  the  com 
pany  he  leaves  has  but  one  officer  fit  for  duty;  more  rare  should 
be  given  it.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed:  "Caleb  Stanley  Ensign  in 
Putnams  Co.  Storrs  Reg' t  dischd.  12  Nov.  1775".  1  p.  Q". 

See:  Spalding,  John,  Certificate  1775.  Nov.  11.     Foster,  Isaac.  Certificate  1775, 
Nov.  12. 

1775.         Spalding1,    John.     Surgeon,   3d    Connecticut   regiment.     Cambridge.     Cer- 

Nov.   11.  tificate  to  Col.   Experience  Stores  [Storrs].     Physical  condition 

of  Ensign  Caleb  Stanley;  has  been  ill  a  long  time  with  a  pain 

in  his  breast;  thinks  best  to  have  him  discharged.      A.  I>.  S.     ]  p. 

Q". 

Enclosed  in  Storrs,  Ebenezer,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  11. 

1775.      Foster,  Isaac.     Surgeon  and  director  of  Continental  hospital.      [Cambridge.] 
Nov.   12.  Certificate  of  illness  of  Ensign  Caleb  Stanley;  is  unfit  for  duty 

and  "like  to  remain  so  during  this  Campaign".  Printed  form, 
filled  out  and  signed.  1  p.  12". 

Enclosed  in  Storrs,  Ebenezer,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  11. 

1775.         Thompson,   William.      Co!.,  ^d  J'ennxi/h-ania  rifle  regiment.      [Camp  near 
Nov.  13.  Boston.]      Letter   to    [Gen.   George]   Washington    [Cambridge]. 

Requests  discharge  of  Lieut.  [Henry]  Cromer  [Crone];  has  been 
a  good  officer  but  believes  his  health  will  not  permit  him  to  do 
his  duty  this  winter;  rest  of  his  officers  are  in  good  health;  hopes 
this  is  the  last  request  of  this  nature  lie  will  have  to  make. 
A.  I,  S.  1  p.  <2". 

[1775.]      [Putnam,    Rufus.]     Lt.   col.,   col.   ])<irid   Jlreu'er't*  Massachusetts  regiment. 
[Nov.  14.]  [Camp  near  Boston.]     Table  of  distances  from  Gridley's  Point, 

Cobble  Hill  etc.  to  Boston  and  other  places  in  miles,  perches,  rods 
and  yards.  A.  D.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Col.  Putnam's 
distances  from  Leachmeres  Point  to  Bunkers  Hill,  Boston  ec. 
14th.  Nov.  1775."  1  p.  Q". 

[1775.]       [Putnam,    Rufus.]      Lt.   col.,   col.   Dnrid   />'/v»vr'x  Maxxaclinnclli*  regiment. 
Nov.   1H.  [Camp  near  Boston.]     Table  of  distances  from  Leach  mores  Barn 

"by  observation"  and  from  Cobble  Hill  in  rods,  furlongs  and 
"pearches".  A.  D.  1  j>.  <,)". 

1775.         Britannicus  American  informant.      [Watertown,  Massachusetts.]     Letter 
Nov.  IS.  to   Gen.   George   Washington    [Roxbury,  Massachusetts].     Pro 

poses  capture  of'  the  man-of-war  J'reston;  encloses  papers 
received;  probably  came  from  [  ]  Hitchborn;  I'rcMon 

could  not  be  carried  off,  though  easily  captured;  her  powder 
and  shot  might  be  secured  by  a  sufficient  number  of  whale-boats 
and  the  ship  then  burned;  suggests  that  H — s  plan  be  applied 
to  the  Jioi/ne;  she  is  rigged  and  lies  off  Spectacle  Island  [Boston 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  121 

177.").        Britannicus  American  informant — Continued. 

Nov.  IS.  harbor];  if  secured  she  would  do  good  service  in  taking  Castle 

[William]  in  its  present  dismembered  condition;  arms  and 
ammunition  probably  there.  2  pp.  F°. 

See:  Boston  Harbor,  British  ships  in,  Anonymous  letter  1775,  Oct.  2S. 

Heath,  William.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  arm;/.  [Boston.]  Tabulated 
return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].  State  of  arms 
and  ammunition  in  the  several  regiments  of  Heath's  brigade;  regi 
ments  commanded  by  Cols.  [William]  Prescott,  [John]  Paterson, 
[James]  Scammon,  [Edmund]  Phinney,  [John]  Greaton  and 
[Lt.]  Col.  Loammi  Baldwin;  account  of  supplies  in  magazine  at 
No.  1.  1  p.  sin.  Q°. 

1775.        Sullivan,    John.     Brig,  gen.,    Continental  arm;/.     Winter  Hill    [Charles- 
Nov.  29.  town,    Massachusetts].      Letter  to   Gen.    [George]    Washington 

[Cambridge].  The  bearer,  Ensign  Zebulon  Drew  has  for  a  long 
time  been  troubled  with  a  disorder;  is  unfit  for  duty  and  will 
probably  remain  so  during  this  campaign;  recommends  his  dis 
charge.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1775.        Homans,  John.     Surgeon,  2d  Continental  infantry.     "Camp  near  Prospect 
Nov.  :-}(),  Hill"   [Charlestown,  Massachusetts].     Certificate   [to  Col.  Ben 

jamin  Rnggles  Woodbridge].  Lameness  of  John  Wetherbee,  a 
private  in  Capt.  [Reuben]  Dickerson's  [Dickinson's]  company. 
A.  D.  S. 

Woodbridg-e,  Benjamin  Ruggles.  CoL,  Mnssachusetl*  regiment.  Camp 
near  Prospect  Hill.  Recommendation  [to  Gen.  George  Washing 
ton,  Cambridge]  for  discharge  of  John  Wetherbee.  A.  D.  S. 
1  p.  sin.  Q°. 

1775.        Varnum,  [James  Mitchell.]      CoL,  Ixt  Rhode  Island  regiment.      Prospect 
Dec.     5.  Hill  [Charlestown,    Massachusetts].     Letter  to   Gen.    [George] 

Washington  [Cambridge].  Ralph  Morgan's  wife  and  two  chil 
dren  with  furniture  have  been  turned  into  the  street;  Morgan 
desires  eight  days  absence  to  provide  for  them;  regard  for  general 
orders  will  not  admit  of  regimental  relief;  "  begs  his  Excellency's 
commisseration  for  the  poor  man."  A.  L.  Signed  in  body  of 
document.  1  p.  8°. 

1775.        Thomas,  John.     Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.     Roxbury  [Massachusetts], 

Dec.     S.  Letter  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].     Capt.  [Israel?] 

Chapin  was  arranged  with  Col.  [Artemas]  Ward's  regiment;  not 
successful  in  recruiting  and  for  some  other  reason  has  handed  in 
the  enclosed  resignation;  Capt.  [Simeon?]  Hazleton  in  same  regi 
ment,  assigned  to  Col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  regiment,  is  dissatisfied; 
well  recommended  by  Col.  [John]  Fellows  and  others;  hopes  he 
can  be  allowed  to  take  Chapin' s  place.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 
Answer  granting  request  is  printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  221. 

1775.        Prescott,   William.      Col.    of  a    Masxachuxetts  regiment.      Sewall's   Point 
Dec.     9.  [near  Boston].     Letter  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge]. 

Lt.  James  Russell  represents  that  the  affairs  of  his  family 
require  his  attention  at  home;  is  willing  that  he  be  discharged  or 
retired  on  furlough.  L.  S.  Endorsed:  "Lieut.  Russell  dis 
charge  1.  9  Dec  75".  1  p.  Q°. 


122  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1775.        Cheever,  Kzekiel.     Commissary  of  artille /•»/•     Cambridge.     Receipt  to  Gen. 
Dec.     9.  [George]  Washington  for  ten  firelocks  with  steel  hammers,  nine 

pouches,  three  "  Cartouch"  boxes,  seven  bullet  bags,  nine  bayo 
nets  with  eight  belts  and  scabbards.     A.  D.  S.     1  p.     12°. 

1775.        Woodbridge,  [Benjamin]  R[nggles].     Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.     Cam- 
Dec.   22.  bridge.     Certificate  [to  Gen.  George  Washington]  of  willingness 
that  Sergt.  Joseph  Foster  be  discharged.     A.  D.  S. 

Certificate  that  the  town  of  Ware  has  sent  one  man  more,  in 
Capt.  [Elijah]  Dwight's  company,  than  the  number  ordered  by 
the  [General]  Court  [of  Massachusetts].  A.  D.  S.  2  pp.  12°. 

[1775.]  Dodge,  William.  Private,  col.  Richard  Gridley' s  Massachusetts  regiment  of 
artillery.  [Camp  near  Boston.]  Petition  to  Gen.  [George] 
Washington  [Cambridge?].  Asks  for  discharge  from  the  Army; 
is  afflicted  with  rheumatism  and  other  disorders;  is  in  poor  cir 
cumstances  and  has  a  sickly  wife  and  a  large  family  of  children 
to  support.  D.  S.  Endorsed:  "1  consent  to  his  discharge  R. 
Gridley".  1  p.  8°. 

[1775.]  Russell,  Thomas.  Private,  capt.  Nathan  Brown's  company,  col.  John  Mans 
field's  Massachusetts  regiment.  [Camp  near  Boston.]  Petition  to 
Gen.  [George]  Washington,  [Cambridge].  Asks  for  discharge; 
rheumatism  has  unfitted  him  for  duty  for  past  twelve  months; 
has  a  wife  and  children  in  Baltimore  county,  Maryland;  desires 
to  go  to  them.  A.  D.  S.  Approved:  "Israel  Hutchinson,  Lefr. 
Col"  and  "Nathan  Brown,  Capt,"  1  p.  F°. 

[1775.]  Massachusetts,  [Colony.]  General  Court.  [Watertown.]  Letter 
[to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].  Has  information  that 
intelligence  of  all  movements  is  conveyed  to  [Brig.]  Gen. 
[Thomas]  Gage  by  some  New  Hampshire  men  who  are  going  to 
and  from  the  Army;  suggests  sending  a  force  to  cut  off  communi 
cation  between  the  ship  Scarborough  now  in  Piscataway  harbor 
and  the  Colony  of  New  Hampshire;  thinks  he  should  inform  the 
Provincial  Congress  [of  New  Hampshire]  of  this.  Incomplete 
draft.  1  p.  F°. 

[1775.]  Massachusetts,  [Colony.]  Committee  of  Supplies.  [Watertown.]  Esti 
mate  [submitted  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge,]  of  ord 
nance  and  supplies  furnished  the  Massachusetts  forces.  Signed: 
Moses  Gill,  Benjamin  Lincoln,  John  Pitts,  James  Prescott,  Elisha 
Porter  and  James  Barrett,  3  pp.  F°. 

1775.  Continental  Army,  Military  stores  for.  [Cambridge,  Massachusetts.] 
Tabular  statement  [submitted  to  Gen.  George  Washington]. 
Stores  necessary;  shot  and  shell  required;  list  of  stores  that  do 
not  need  replenishing.  Endorsed  by  Robert  H.  Harrison:  "Esti 
mate  or  List  of  ordnance  Stores  necessary  1775."  1  p.  F.° 

[1775.]  New  York  City,  Committee  of  Safety?  Memorandum  to  Gen.  George 
Washington  [Cambridge].  Tallow  candles,  blankets  etc.,  taken 
from  the  King's  stores  are  in  a  building  at  New  York  belonging  to 
Isaac  Sears;  medicines  from  the  same  source  are  in  barracks  near 
Liberty  Pole;  in  John  Gilbert's  store  are  empty  cartridges  for  -i 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  123 

[1775.]    New  York  City,  Committee  of  Safety? — Continued. 

and  24  pounders;  blankets,  lint  etc.  in  lower  barracks;  above 
stores  may  be  taken  from  New  York  by  Washington's  order  to 
the  Committee  of  Safety.  Endorsed  by  Robert  H.  Harrison: 
"1775  Anonymous  Paper  Respects.  Kings  Stores  in  New  York". 

IP-    Q°. 

[1775-76.]  Welch,  William  and  others.  Soldiers  returned  from  the  expedition  against 
Quebec.  [Cambridge?]  Petition  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington 
[Cambridge].  Petitioners  are  privates  and  non-commissioned 
officers  in  Capt.  Thomas  Williams's  company,  [Col.  John  Pater- 
son's  Massachusetts  regiment,]  and  Capt.  [Jonas]  Hubbard's 
company,  [Col.  Jonathan  Ward's  Massachusetts  regiment];  suf 
fered  losses  in  the  cold  season  going  up  the  river  [Kennebec,  on 
Col.  Benedict  Arnold's  expedition  against  Quebec];  destitute  of 
provisions;  compelled  to  turn  back;  bore  own  expenses  on  return: 
no  allowance  for  provision  made  them;  pray  that  losses  and  dam 
age  be  made  good.  Eleven  signatures.  1  p.  F°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

1776.        Cooke,  Nicholas.     Governor  of  Rhode  Island.    Providence.    Letter  to  Gen. 
Jan.  1.  George  Washington,  Cambridge.     Measures  pursued  to  procure 

blankets;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee's  Long  Island  expedition, 
and  other  matters.     L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  4,  535. 

1776.        Putnam,  [Rums.]      Lt.  col.,  22d  Continental  infantry.     A  description  of  the 
Jan.  7.  "Xarra  Gansett"  bay,  Rhode  Island.    Its  boundaries,  navigation, 

harbor  and  islands;  resources  and  products;  location  of  troop-; 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee  is  protecting  barracks  against  musketrv 
fire  only.  "To  accompany  the  Map  of  the  7th  of  January  1776 
Presented  to  His  Excellency  George  Washington  Esqr.  by  Lt. 
Collo.  Putnam".  2pp.  F°. 

1776.        Cheever,  Ezekiel.     Commissary  of  artUlery.    Cambridge.    Return  [to  Gen. 

Jan.  30.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].     Powder  received  since  July  1, 

1775;  tabulated   statement  of  quantities  received  from  William 

Hunt,  Capt.  [  ]  Patterson,  George  Bayler  and  John  Brown. 

D.  S.     1  p.     Qu. 

1776.  Indians,  (a)  Cognawaga  Nation.  The  talk  of  sundry  Sachems  and  War- 
Jan.  81.  riors  with  Gen.  George  Washington.  WTere  sent  by  the  five  tribes 
of  Canada  Indians  to  inquire  the  cause  of  war  with  England;  have 
made  a  treaty  of  peace  with  [Brig.  Gen.  Philip]  Schuyler;  are 
glad  to  secure  Washington's  endorsement;  will  aid  Schuyler  in 
defense  of  New  England  whenever  called  upon;  wish  "St.  Luc 
Lacorpe"  [another  chief]  sent  from  Canada. 

(b)  St.  Johns  Tribe.  Talk  of  one  [chief]  with  Gen.  George 
Washington.  Are  glad  to  meet  him  [Washington]  and  the  Cog 
nawaga  representatives;  English  have  endeavored  to  induce  them 
[St.  Johns  Tribe]  to  fight  against  New  England;  will  not  give 
them  powder  unless  they  do  this;  they  [Indians]  prefer  to  fight 
against  England;  "  will  come  and  help  the  New  England  people" 
next  spring.  3  pp.  F°. 


124  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1776.        Cheever,    Ezekiel.      Coinmiiwary    of   artillery.     Cambridge.     Receipt    to  i 
Feb.  1.  Gen.  [George]  Washington  for  five  King's  arms,  seven  cartridge 

boxes,  six  bayonets,  seven  bayonet  belts  and  200  musket  car 
tridges.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1 776.        Mifflin,  Thomas.     Col.  and  quartermaster-general,  Continental  arm;/.     [Cam- 
Feb.  27.  bridge.]      Return    [to  (Ten.  George  Washington].     Intrenching 

tools  in  Cambridge  and  Roxbury  fit  for  immediate  use.  En 
dorsed  by  Washington:  "Tools  pr  Colo.  Mifflin,  27th.  Feby. 
1776".  1  p.  Q°. 

1776.          Khoades,   Jacob.     Master    of  carpenters,    Continental  army.      Cambridge. 
Mar.  2.  Return   [to  Gen.  George  Washington].     Number  of  boats,  oars 

and  paddles;  number  and  location  of  those  fit  for  "  servis";  con 
ditions  of  various  batteries.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

177(5.          Greene,  Nathanael.     Brig. gen.,  Continental  army.     [Cambridge.]     Return 
Mar.  2.  [to   Gen.  George    Washington].      Number  of    "spheers"  in  the 

brigade;  on  Prospect  and  Cobble  Hills  346  "fitt"  for  service;  20 
need  repairing.  D.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1776.          Cheever,  Ezekiel.     Commissary  of  artillery.     Cambridge.     Receipt  to  Col. 
Mar.  5.  Edward  Mitchel  "by  the  hands  of  Ebenr.  Howard  "  for  buying 

arms  for  Gen.  [George]  Washington.  25  fire-arms  amounting  to 
§270.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Q». 

1776.         [Gates,  Horatio.]     Brig,  and  adj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     [Cambridge.] 
Mar.  12.  Report    [to   Gen.    George   Washington,]   giving  "rations   to  he 

allowed  the  undermentioned  staff  officers."  A.  D.  Endorsed 
by  Washington:  "  Rations  as  Servd.  out  to  Offr."  1  p.  F°. 

1776.        Sargent,  Winthrop.      Capl.,  col.  Henry  Knot's  Continental  art/Her//.    Glou- 
Mar.  14-19.  cester    [Massachusetts].      Letter    [to  Gen.   George  Washington, 

Cambridge].  Wrote  him  on  "  Last  Tusday  "  [March  12th];  has 
sails  and  most  of  "Rigen"  [rigging]  off  the  ship  [fttakesby] 
with  50  casks  of  porter;  Capt.  [  ]  Dosson  ran  in  last  night  and 
set  fire  to  her;  our  guns  would  not  reach  him;  ship  is  burned 
to  the  water's  edge;  Capt.  [James]  Whatts  [Watts]  has  lost  all 
his  venture.  A.  L.  8.  1  p.  F°. 
Letter  of  "  Last  Tusday  "  printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch. 4th. Ser.,  5, 196. 

1776.        Cheever,    Ezekiel.      Commissary    of    artillery.     Cambridge.      Receipt  to 
Mar.  29.  Dummer    Jewett  for  arms  purchased.     Memorandum   of  $1000 

advanced  Jewett  and  method  of  expenditure.  In  R.  H.  Harri 
son's  handwriting.  On  accompanying  sheet  is  an  acknowledge 
ment  of  the  receipt  of  $387T!),T  from  Jewett.  Endorsed  by  Wash 
ington:  "Drumr.  Dewet  Acct  Arms".  1  pp.  Q". 

1776.         Mitchell,    Edward.      Col.  and   colonial   agent  for   the  purchase   of    artns. 
Mar.  30.  Watertown     [Massachusetts].      Account    with     Gen.     [George] 

Washington  for  fire  arms  purchased.  ?1000  "received  of  his 
Excellency".  "  To  65  Fire  Arms  purchased  ....  69S|  dollars"; 
"to  Expense  in  purchasing  ....  16J";  "toballance  due  to 
Genl.  Washington  285  dollars".  I).  S.  Endorsed  by  Washing 
ton:  "  Colo.  Mitchels  aoct.  Arms".  2pp.  F". 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  125 

1776.        Haynes,    Aaron,  and  others.      Officers,  6th  Continental  infantry.     Boston. 
Apr.  1.  Letter  to  (Jen.  [George]   Washington.      Are  willing  that  Major 

[John  Gizzard]  Frazier  [Frazer]  should  be  appointed  Major  in 
the  regiment.  17  Signatures.  1  p.  'F°. 

Names   are  given   in   index.      See:   Whitcomb,    Asa,     List  of  officers   1776, 
April  1. 

1776.        McKnig-ht,  Charles.     Surgeon,  Continental  army.     Putnam  Hospital  [near 
Apr.     1.  Boston].     Certificate  of  physical  disability   of  Corporal  Samuel 

Legro,  of  Col.  [Daniel]  Hitehcok's  regiment. 

Morgan,  John.  Director  general  of  Continental  hospital.  Recommenda 
tion  [to  Gen.  George  Washington]  for  discharge  of  Corpl.  Legro. 
2  pp.  scrap. 

[1776.]      Whitcomb,  Asa.      Col.,  6tJi  Continental  -infantry.     [Boston.]     List  of  offi- 

[Apr  1.]  cers  of  regiment  that  are  desirous  of  having  Major  [John  Gizzard] 

Fraizer     [Frazer]      appointed    in     the     regiment.       It)    names. 

Endorsed  by  Washington :  ' '  Concerning  Mr.  G.  Frazer' ' .     1  p.     8°. 

Names  are  given  in  index.    See:  Haynes,  Aaron,  Letter  to  George  Washing 
ton  177ti,  April  1. 

1776.         Read,   Joseph,   and   Bailey,  John.      Co/onclx  of  1.3th  and  23d  Continental 
Apr.     '2.  infantry     re.xpectirely.       Dedham     [Massachusetts].        Letter     to 

[Gen.]  George  Washington  [Cambridge].  Notify  him  of  selec 
tion  of  Rev.  David  Sand  ford  of  Medway  [Massachusetts,]  as 
chaplain  of  their  regiments;  confirmation  of  appointment  desired; 
Bailey  makes  above  request  as  [Rev.  Isaac?]  Mansfield  [jr.] 
declined  marching  with  his  regiment.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by 
Washington:  "  Respicts  ye  Choice  of  a  Chapln".  1  p.  Q". 

177(1.        Heed,  Richard.     Cambridge.     A  return  of  corn,  oats,  straw  etc.    A.  D.  S. 
Apr.     :!.  Endorsed  by  Washington:   "Return  of  corn,  oats,  straw  &  coal." 

1  p.     F°. 

177(5.        Davis,  Joshua.    Deputy  barrack  manager,  Continental  army.     [Cambridge.] 
Apr.     4.  Tabulated  return  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [Cambridge].    List 

"of  all  The  Buldings  bult  for  the  L"se  of  The  Coiitenental  Armey 
in  Cambr  Brooklin  Roxbury  Dorchestor  £c.  From  Agt.  1775  To 
Apl.  11776".  A.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "A  Return  of 
the  Barracks  at  Cambridge,  Roxbury  &c.  4th.  April  1776". 
L'pp.  F". 

1776.        Davis,  Joshua.     Deputy  barrack  manager,  Continental  army.     [Cambridge.] 
Apr.     4.  Report  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Cambridge].     Condition  of 

barracks;  though  carefully  nailed  up  as  the  soldiers  leave,  finds 
many  barracks  broken  open;  many  poor  families  on  Winter  and 
Prospect  Hills  have  moved  into  them.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 
Attached  to  preceding  document. 

1776.        Frazer,  John  Gizzard.     Major  and  axxt.  quartermaster  general,  Continental 
Apr.   14.  army.     Boston.     Return     [to    Gen.    George    Washington,    New 

York].  Inventory  of  ordnance  and  ordnance  stores  found  in 
Boston;  tabular  statement  of  quantities  and  where  found.  A.  D.  S. 
Endorsed  by  Washington:  "A  Return  of  Ordnance  &  Ordnance 
Stores  found  in  Boston".  1  p.  F". 

Enclosed  in  a  letter  of  same  date  from  Frazer  to  Washington.    Letter  printed: 
Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser. ,  o,  934. 


126  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

177<>.        Continental  Army,  Military   .stores.     New  York.     Tabular  return  [to 
Apr.   '2'.}.  Gen.  George  "Washington,   Xe\v  York].     Ordnance   and  ammu 

nition  "lately  arrived  from  Cambridge  .  .  .  under  care  of 
Major  [John]  Crane".  1  p.  Q". 

177ii.        Nicoll,  Isaac.     Col.,  commanding  Highland  forts.    Fort  Montgomery  [Hud- 
Apr.  23-29.  son  River,  New  York].    Apr.  23.     Return  [to  Gen.  George  Wash 

ington,  Xew  Y'ork].  State  of  garrison  at  Fort  Montgomery; 
tabular  statement  of  officers  absent,  number  of  men,  arms,  etc. 

Fort    Constitution    [Hudson    River,    Xew    York].      Apr.    29. 
Return  [to  Washington].     State  of  garrison  at  Fort  Constitution; 
tabular  statement  of  officers  absent,  number  of  men,  arms.  etc. 
2pp.     F". 
Printed:  Foreo  Amer.  Arch., 4th. Ser. 5, 1202 (dates  reversed'). 

177<).        New  York,  [Colony.]    Committee  of  Safety.    [New  York  City.]    Extracts 
May     1.  from  minutes.     Return  of  eight  companies  recruited  in  the  coun 

ties  of  Albany,  Tryon  and  Charlotte  for  Col.  [Cornelius  D.] 
Wynkoop's  regiment  [4th  Xew  York];  names  of  eight  companies 
placed  in  Col.  [James]  Clinton's  regiment  [2d  Xew  York];  names 
of  captains,  number  of  men  and  where  posted.  Signed:  "  Robt. 
Benson  Secry."  and  addressed  "To  His  Excellency  General 
Washington".  1  p.  F". 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5,107(5  (except  signature).  See  also: 
Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  5, 1  i-jy. 

177(>.        Clutterbuck, Christian  M.  and  others.    Jlritln/i  i«ir<t!  officer*.     [Providence, 
May     5.  Rhode  Island.]     Petition  to  Gen.    [George]  Washington  [New 

York].  Although  prisoners  of  war,  petitioners  are  confined  in  a 
criminal  gaol;  have  no  beds  nor  blankets;  understand  [('apt. 
E.  II.]  Stanhope's  forfeiture  of  parole  is  cause  of  prisoners  treat 
ment;  Commodore  [Esek]  Hopkins  sent  word  that  he  would  take 
them  on  the  fleet  as  "common  people"  or  confine  them  in  gaol; 
hope  their  circumstances  will  be  considered  and  this  letter 
answered.  Signed:  "Chris.  M.  Clutterbuck,  Win.  Marsh.  John 
Wallace,  Henry  Stevenson".  Endorsed  by  R.  H.  Harrison: 
"  Prisoners  at  Providence  May  5.  Ansd. — 13  ".  2  pp.  Q". 

177H.         Varnuin,    James    Mitchell.      Co!.,    !'lh    Continent'!!   infnntr;/.     Xew    York. 
May  10.  Petition  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Xew  York].     On  March 

21st  Capt.  John  Lane  sent  from  Cumberland  county,  Massa 
chusetts,  Sergt.  Benjamin  Thompson  and  fifteen  regularly  enlisted 
privates  to  join  the  [9th]  regiment  at  Prospect  Hill  [Charles- 
town,  Massachusetts]  ;  regiment  had  left  previous  to  their  arrival; 
the  sixteen  were  re-enlisted  into  Col.  [Edmund]  Finney's  [Phin- 
iiey]  regiment;  on  Capt.  Lane's  arrival  in  Boston  he  applied  to 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Artemas]  Ward  to  have  the  men  redelivered;  was 
advised  by  him  to  receive  back  the  money  he  had  advanced  and 
was  refused  redress  agreeable  to  general  orders;  Lieut.  [Daniel] 
Merril,  who  re-enlisted  the  men  had  them  burn  first  enlistment 
papers;  prays  that  Capt.  Lane  be  empowered  to  receive  back  the 
men  and  that  such  redress  as  His  Excellency  thinks  proper  be 
made.  D.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

This  petition  was  enclosed  by  Washington  in  a  letter  to  Ward  dated  May  13. 
"If  the  facts  are  as  set  forth  lie  must  be  redressed''.  Letter  printed:  Force, 
Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  436. 


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127 


1776.        Knox,  Henry.     Col.  of  artillery,    Continental   arm;/.     New  York.     Return 
May   16.  to  Gen.  George  Washington   [New  York].     Continental  cannon 

in  the  colony  of  Massachusetts;  number  and  condition  of  same. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  8°. 

1776.        Knox,   Henry.      Col.  of  artillery,   Continental  army.     New  York.     Return 
May   16.  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [New  York].     Cannon  "which  were 

prov'd  in  and  about  the  City  of  New  York";  number,  sizes  and 
etc;  "4  remain  to  be  prov'd".  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Q°. 

177<>.        New  York,    [Colony.]   Dutchess  County,  Committee  of  Safety.      "Beek- 
May   17.  mans  Precinct "  [near  Poughkeepsie,  New  York].     Letter  [to  Col. 

Isaac  Nicoll,  commanding  at  Fort  Constitution,  New  York]. 
"Agreeable  to  order  of  the  General  Committee"  sends  by  Lieut. 
[Thomas?]  Ley  32  guns,  receipt  desired;  list  of  guns,  their  marks 
and  appraisement;  total  value  £54  5s.  Signed:  "Ebenezer  Cary, 
Chairman".  Copy  [forwarded  to  Gen.  George  Washington 
and]  endorsed  by  Moylan:  "May  17,  1776".  2  pp.  F". 

1776.  Barber,  Nathaniel  jr.  Deputy  commissary  of  artillery .  Boston.  A  tabu- 
May  23.  lated  return  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [New  York] .  Ordnance 
stores  in  Boston;  "N.  B.  Stores  that  were  taken  from  the  enemy 
in  the  Hope  are  not  included  in  this  return".  On  verso  is  a  list 
of  "Empty  Shells  &  Cannon  Shott,  at  Boston  Cambridge  &  Rox- 
bury".  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  62  x  13  inches. 

1776.        Hughes,    Hugh.      A**t.    quartermaster    general,    Continental    arm;/.      New 

May    25.  York.     A  tabulated  return   to  Gen.   George  Washington   [New 

York].     Articles  shipped  on  sloop  Mohaick,  Barnaby  Roseboom, 

master,    consigned  to   Maj.   Gen.    [Philip]   Schuyler    [Albany]. 

•2  pp.     F". 

1776.        Hughes,    Hugh.       Awt.    quartermaster    general,  Continental   army.       New 

May   31.  York.     A  tabulated   return  to  Gen.  George  Washington    [New 

York].     Eighteen  casks  of  nails  shipped  in  sloop  Fly,  Nicholas 

Merselis,    master,    consigned   to    Maj.    Gen.    [Philip]    Schuyler 

[Albany].     1  p.     F°. 


1776.        Hughes,   Hugh.     Asst.    quartermaster    general,    Continental    army.      New 
June    4.  York.     A   tabulated  return   to  Gen.  George  Washington   [New 

York].  Oakum  and  junk  shipped  on  board  the  sloop  Tryon, 
Barent  Van  Alen,  master,  consigned  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Philip]  Schuy 
ler  [Albany].  Signed:  Barent  Van  Alen.  1  p.  F°. 

1776.        Hughes,     Hugh.     A«st.     quartermaster    general,    Continental    army.      New 

June    5.  York.     A  tabulated  return  to  Gen.  George  Washington    [New 

York].     Articles   shipped    on   sloop    Tryon,    Barent   Van   Alen, 

master,  consigned  to   Maj.  Gen.    [Philip]    Schuyler    [Albany]. 

Signed:   "Barent  Van  Alen."     1  p.     F°. 

1776.        Hughes,    Hugh.     Awt.     quartermaster    general,    Continental  army.      New 

June    8.  York.     A  tabulated  return   to  Gen.  George  Washington  [New 

York].     Number  and  location  of  intrenching  tools.      1    p.      F°. 


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CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 


1776.        Knox,  Henry.      Col.  of  artilieri/,    Continental  arm;/.     New  York.     Return 
June  10.  [to  Gen.  George  Washington  New  York].      Gives  "disposition, 

of  the  cannon,  of  ten  companies  of  the  Continental  Regt.  of 
Artillery  and  one  Colonial  company  of  [New  York]  Artillery 
commanded  by  Capt.  [Alexander]  Hamilton"  in  and  about  New 
York  city.  On  verso  is  a  letter  from  Knox  [to  Washington]  in 
explanation  of  above  return.  L.  S.  4  pp.  F°. 
Return  and  letter  printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th  Ser.,  G,  920. 

1776.       Nicolson,  John,     "late  acting  as  Lieutenant- Colonel  of  the  regiment  under 

June  12.  command  of  Col.  James  Clinton  in  the  Northern  department" ,     New 

York.      Memorial    to   Gen.    George   Washington    [New    York]. 

Recounts   his   services    and    charges    against   him;    requests   an 

investigation.     A.  I).  S.     2  pp.     F". 

Xicolson  claimed  to  be  Col.  of  the  4th.  New  York  regt.  ami  is  occasionally 
so  referred  to.  Cornelius  D.  Wynkoop  is  more  generally  recognized  as  such. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  (I,  823. 

1776.        McKnight,  Charles.     Surgeon,  Continental  army.     [New  York  City.]     Cer- 
June  lo.  tincate  of  physical  disability  of  Jonathan  Draper  of  Col.  [William] 

Bond's  regiment. 

Morgan,  John.  Director  General,  Continental  Hospital.  Recommenda 
tion  [to  Gen.  George  Washington]  for  discharge  of  Jonathan 
Draper.  1  p.  Q".  Endorsed:  "Jonathan  Draper  Bonds  regmt. 
discharged  13  June  1776." 

1776.        McKnight,  Charles.    Surgeon,  Continental  army.     [New  York  City.]     Cer- 
Junelo.  tificate  of  illness  of  Samuel  Thompson,  of  Col.  [Samuel  Holden] 

Parson's  regiment. 

Morgan,  John.  Director  General,  Continental  Hospital.  Recommenda 
tion  [to  Gen.  George  Washington]  for  discharge  of  Samuel  Thomp 
son.  Ip.  Q°.  Endorsed:  "Sainl.  Thompson  dischd.  15  June  76." 

1776.       Sackett,  Samuel,  and  others.     Officers,  4th  New  York  regiment.    New  York. 

.Time  18.  Letter  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [New  York],  respecting  dis- 

bandmeiit  of  the  regiment  and  their  wish  to  remain  in  the  service. 

1  p.      F". 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  X40. 

1776.        Lamb,  Catherine.      Wifeof  major  John  Lamb,  Continental  artillery,  northern 
June  [!:•>?]  department.     New  York.     Memorial  to  Gen.  George  Washington 

[New  York].     Her  husband  a  prisoner  in  Canada;  prays  that  she 
may  be  allowed  the  equivalent  of  his  rations.     D.  S.     1  p.     F". 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  6,  839. 

[1776.]      Hughes,  Hugh.     Awt.  quarter  master  general,  Continental  army.     New  York. 
[June  16.]  A  tabulated  return   to  Gen.  George  Washington   [New  York,] 

of  sundry  articles  shipped  in  the  sloop  Lijdia,  Lewis  Clark,  mas 
ter,  consigned  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Philip]  Schuyler,  Albany,  New  York. 
Signed:  "Lewis  Clark".  1  p.  F°. 

1776.        Roorbach,    <  iarret.      Barrack-master  for    Xew     York   citij.     New    York. 

June  17.  Memorial   to    [Gen.]   George   Washington    [New   York].     Asks 

for  opportunity  to  reply  to  charges  made  against  himself.     D.  S. 

2  pp.     F°. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.,  <;,  <J39. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  129 

1776.        Clinton,  James.      Col.,  2d  New   York  regiment.      Forts  Constitution  and 
June  19.  Montgomery  [New  York].     A  tabulated  return  to  Gen.  [George] 

Washington  [New  York].  Men  and  arms  at  Forts  Constitution 
and  Montgomery;  number  of  men  in  companies  commanded  by 
Captains  [James]  Rosekrans,  [John]  Bellnap  [Belknap],  [Abra 
ham]  Swarthout  [Swartwout],  [William]  Jackson,  and  [Increase] 
Childs.  D.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

1776.        Foster,    Isaac.     Surgeon,    Continental  army.     New   York.     Letter  to  Dr. 
June  25.  John  Morgan  [New  York].     Jeremiah  Met  calf,  in  Capt.  [Jonas] 

Hubbard's  company,  Col.  [Jonathan]  Ward's  regiment  is  a  con 
sumptive;  cannot  live  long;  has  friends  in  \V  rent  ham  [Massa 
chusetts,]  who  would  be  glad  to  take  him;  submits  for  consid 
eration  the  propriety  of  his  discharge.  A.  I).  S.  Approved: 
"John  Morgan,  Directr.  Genl.  of  the  Continl.  Hospital".  For 
warded  [to  Gen.  George  Washington]  and  endorsed:  "dischd.  25 
June  1776".  1  p.  Q". 

1776.        Foster,  Isaac.     Surgeon,  Continental  army.     [New  York.]  Letter  to  [Dr.] 
June  29.  John  Morgan  [New  York].     John  Hull  of  Capt.  [John]  Reese's 

company  in  Col.  [Arthur?]  Sinclair's  [St.  Glair's]  regiment  has 
been  in  hospital  six  weeks;  swelling  of  right  knee  will  not  yield  to 
any  application;  submits  for  consideration  the  propriety  of  his 
discharge.  A.  D.  S.  Approved:  "John  Morgan,  Directr.  Genl. 
of  the  Hospit,"  Forwarded  [to  Gen.  George  Washington]  and 
endorsed:  "discharged.  29  June  1776."  1  p.  Q°. 

1776.        Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  others.     Officers  and  soldier*  in  2d  Brigade, 
June  29.  ( 'Continental  army.     New  York.     Address  to  [Gen.]  George  Wash 

ington   [New   York].     Express  confidence  in  the  righteousness 
of  the  cause  and  in  the  leadership  of  Washington.     Ten  signatures. 
Endorsed  by  Robt.  H.  Harrison:  "Address  from  Genl.  Spencers 
Brigade".     3pp.     F°. 
Names  given  in  index.     Printed:  Force,  Araer.  Arch.  4th.  Ser.  6,  1135. 

1776.        Hughes,    Hugh.      A*st.    quartermaster  general,    Continental    army.      New 

June  29.  York.     A  tabulated  return  to  Gen.  George  Washington.     Articles 

shipped  on  the  sloop  Liberty,  Henry  Palmer,  master,  consigned  to 

commander   of   Forts   Montgomery   and   Constitution.      Signed: 

his 

"Israel  Smith".     "  Henry  x  Palmer".     1  p.     F°. 
"mark 

1776.        McKnight,  Charles.    Surgeon,  Continental  army.    [New  York  City.]    Cer- 
July     4.  tincate  to  Dr.  John  Morgan  of  illness  of  [  ]  Taylor,  of  Col. 

[John]  Nixon's  regiment,  [Capt.  Moses]  McFarland's  company. 
Morgan,  John.    Director-general,  Continental  hospital.    Recommendation 
to  the  commanding  officer   [Gen.  George  Washington]    for  dis 
charge  of  Taylor.     1  p.     Q°. 

1776.        Hughes,  Hugh.     Assl.  quartermaster  general,  Continental  army.    New  York. 
July     8.  A  tabulated  return  to   Gen.   George  Washington    [New  York]. 

Goods  shipped  on  the  sloop  Genl.  Wolfe,  Andrew  Doune,  master, 
consigned  to    Maj.    Gen.    Philip    Schuyler,    Albany.      Signed: 
"Andrew  Doune."     1  p.     F°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,1050. 

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130  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

[1776.]      Leaycraft,  Richard  and  others.     New  Turk.     Memorial  to  Gen.  George 
[July  i)-14.]  Washington  [New  York].     Pray  for  removal  of  tories  from  the 

city.     47  signatures.     2  pp.     F". 
Names  given  in  index.     Printed:  Force,  Anier.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  335. 

[177(1.  ]      Sears,  Isaac  and  others.     New  York.     Memorial  to  Gen.  George  Wash- 
[July9-14.]  ington  [New  York].     Pray  for  removal  of  tories  from  the  city. 

109  signatures.  Endorsed:  "The  Memorial  of  Sundry  Inhabi 
tants  of  New  York  &  Others  &c.  &  a  List  of  Disaffected  Persons." 
3pp.  F". 

Duplicate  of  preceding  except  signatures  and  endorsement.     Names  given 
in  index.     Printed:  Force,  Amei.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  335. 

1770.        Cheever,    E/ekiel.     Commissary  of  artillery.     New   York.      A   tabulated 
July  22.  return    [to  Gen.   George  Washington,    New    York].      Ordnance 

stores  at  New  York.     D.  S.     1  p.     F". 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  5<sG. 

1776.        D'Orillac,   Le  Chevalier  and  others.       [New  York.]       Letter   [to   Gen. 
Aug.     6.  George   Washington,    New    York].      After    parole    granted    by 

Washington,  are  surprised  at  the  harsh  treatment  accorded  them; 
instigators  are  unknown  and  unsought;  justice  demands  that 
promises  inducing  them  to  come  to  America  should  be  fulfilled; 
French  nation  now  favors  America;  deprivation  of  petitioner's 
liberty  will  destroy  this  feeling;  freedom  customary  to  civilized 
nations  should  be  granted  them;  opportunity  should  be  given 
them  to  prove  existing  sentiment  in  New  York  false.  Signed: 
Le  Chevalier  D'Orillac,  vidal,  farques.  Endorsed  by  Robt.  H. 
Harrison:  "  Letter  from  a  French  Gentleman  in  N.  York  Aug. 
6th.  1776".  3  pp.  Fu. 
In  French. 

1776.        Drake,  Samuel   and   Hardenburgh,  Johannes.   Col.  nnd  It.  col.,  r<-if]>er- 
Aug.     0.  tin-ill,    Xeir    York  milititi.      Greenwich   [New  York].     Letter   [to 

Gen.  George  Washington,  New  York  City].     Request  suspension 
of  order  of  yesterday  and  beg  that  the  regiment  be  allowed  to 
remain   in  its  present  quarters  and   not  sent  into  the  city.     L.  S. 
1  p.      F". 
Printed:   Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  7V.». 

[1776.]      Greene,  Nathanael.     Maj. gen.,  Continental  army,     ('amp  on  Long  Island. 
[Aug.  11.]  List   of  the  principal  tories   [on   Long   Island].     Signed:  Abrm. 

Skinner.      1  p.     F". 

Enclosed  in  u   letter  of  above  date  from  (ireene  to  Washington.     Printed: 
Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  S99. 

Kitzema,  Rudolphus  and  Weissenfel,  Frederick.  Col.  and  It.  col,  resj>t'C- 
tirclyof  3d.  Nfn-  York  regiment.  New  York.  Recommendation  [to 
(Jen.  George  Washington,  New  York].  Robert  Provost  is  now 
Quartermaster  of  the  regiment;  "  is  a  proper  person  for  regimental 
paymaster."  I).  S.  1  p.  F°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  yifi. 

177(5.        Hug-lies,    Hugh.     A?st.    quartermaster    general,     Continental    arm;/.     New 
Aug.  12.  York.     A  return  made  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [New  York]. 

By  order  of  Stephen  Moylan,  Col.  and  Quartermaster  General, 
gives  return  of  articles  delivered  to  Christopher  Hart  for  convey 
ance  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Philip]  Schuyler,  Albany.  Signed:  "Stephen 
Moylan,  Q.  M.  G."  2  pp.  F°. 

Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser..  1.  919. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  131 

1770.        Dmmmond,    [James?]  Lord.     "Sloop   Polly"   [New  York.]     Letter  to 
Aug.  12.  [Richard,]  Lord   Howe   [Xew  York  Bay].     Encloses  sketch  of 

propositions  [for  peace].     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Q°. 

Enclosed  in  Drummond,  James,  Lord,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1776,  Aug. 
17.     Printed:  Force.  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  I,  1027. 

1776.        Drummond,    [James?]    Lord.     [Xew  York.]      "Sketch  of   Propositions 
Aug.  12.  communicated  to  Lord  Howe  on  the  12th.  August  1776."     Con 

temporary  copy.     3  pp.     Fu. 

Enclosed  in  Drummond,  Janies,  Lord,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1776,  Aug. 
17.     Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Aroh.  5th.  Ser.,1,  1027. 

1776.        Howe,  [Richard,  Lord.]     Rear  admiral  in  command  of  British  feet  in  North 
Aug.  15.  America.     "Eagle,"  off  Staten  Island   [New  York].     Letter  to 

[James?]  Lord  Drummond,  returning  sketch  of  propositions  [for 
peace] .  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Q°. 

Enclosed  in  Drummond,  James,  Lord,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1776,  Aug. 
17.    Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  1027. 

1776.        Drummond,   [James?]  Lord.     [New  York.]     Letter  to   Gen.   [George] 
Aug.  17.  Washington    [Xew   York,]    respecting    propositions    for    peace. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     F°. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,1,  1026.    Sparks,  Writings  of  Washing 
ton,  4,  528. 

1776.        Drummond,    [James?]  Lord.     "Sloop  Polly"  [Xew  York.]     Letter  [to 
Aug.  19.  Gen.  George  Washington,    Xew  York].     Acknowledges   receipt 

of  letter  of  Aug.  17th;  believed  verbal  message  returned  by  [Tench] 
Tilghman  would  remove  suspicions;  motive  for  seeking  [Richard,] 
Lord  Howe's  permission  to  land  at  Xew  York;  hope  of  an  inter 
view  with  your  Excellency;  prepared  a  letter  to  Col.  [Stephen] 
Moylan  which  he  read  to  Tilghman  but  did  not  deliver;  wishes 
a  personal  interview  to  explain  his  actions  as  to  his  parole;  en 
closes  his  letter  to  Col.  Moylan,  mentioned  above,  together  with 
the  Logbook  [of  the  Polly}.  A.  D.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1776.        Hughes,   Hugh.       A**t.    quartermaster  general,    Continental  army.      Xew 
Aug.  19.  York.      A  tabulated  return  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [Xew 

York].  By  order  of  Col.  Stephen  Moylan,  Quartermaster  Gen 
eral,  gives  return  of  goods  shipped  in  schooner  Union,  Philo 
Sanford,  master,  consigned  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates,  Albany. 
Signed:  "Philo  Sanford,  Stephen  Moylan  Q.  M.  G."  2  pp.  F°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  1,  1066. 

[1776.]      Sargent,  Paul  Dudley,  and  Austin,  Jonathan  Williams.      Col.  and  major 
[Aug.  ?]  rexpectirely  of  16th   Continental  infantry.     Letter  to  Gen.  [George] 

Washington  [Xew  York].  James  Perry  was  captain  in  the  28th 
Massachusetts  regiment  [reorganized  as  16th  Continental  infantry] 
before  new  arrangement;  left  out  under  same;  no  personality  in 
it;  is  an  officer  of  merit;  recommends  him  for  any  vacancy  that 
may  occur.  Signed :  ' '  Paul  Dudley  Sargent,  Jon.  Williams  Austin. ' ' 
Endorsed:  "1776  Recommendation  of  Captn.  Perry  by  Colo.  Sar 
gent  &  Major  Williams.  1  p.  F°. 

{1776.]      Continental  Congress.     Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Army.     [Phila- 
,[Sept.  20-27.]          delphia.]     "Queries  to  be  made  at  Head  Quarters,"  by  a  Com 
mittee  of  the  Continental  Congress  on  "the  state  of  the  army" 
[Roger  Sherman,  Elbridge  Gerry  and  Francis  Lewis].     Twelve 


132  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

t 

[1776.]       Continental  Congress — Continued. 

[Sept.  20-27.]  questions  respecting  the  state  of  the  Army;  first  two  answered; 

establishment  and  supplies.     2  pp.     F". 

Answers  in  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Endorsement  "Octr. 
1776"  on  document  refers  to  time  of  Committee's  report  to  Congress. 

See:  Journals  of  Congress,  Sept.  20  and  Oct. «,  1776.  Ford,  Writings  of  Wash 
ington,  4, 451  (note).  Report  of  the  Committee,  [Oct.  3]  is  printed:  Force,  Amer. 
Arch.  5th  Ser.,  2,1385  (note). 

1776.       Cook,  Robert.     Captain,  armed  galley  "Lady  Washington."     [New  York.] 
[Sept.]  Pay  roll.     Tabular  statement  of  amounts  due  officers  on  board 

his  ship  Sept.  1st;  12  names.  Signed:  "  Robt.  Cook,  Captain'' 
"  Exd.  for  William  Palfrey,  P.  M.  G.  John  Laurance."  Endorsed: 
(1)  "September  ye  29th.  A.  D.  1776.  I  have  examined  the  within 
abstract  and  can  find  no  exceptional  error,  pr.  Benj.  Tupper  Lt. 
Col.  Comdr."  (2)  "  Pay  roll  for  Lady  Washington  Galley";  (3) 
"Head  Quarters,  Harlem  Heights"  Order  to  William  Palfrey  to 
pay  Cook  145f|-  dollars;  "By  his  Excellency's  Command";  dated 
October  but  unsigned.  2  pp.  F°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

[1776.]     Virginia,  [State.]     Troops  3d  regiment.     [Harlem   Heights,  New  York,] 

[Sept.]  Memorial  of    1st  Lieutenants  to  General  [George]   Washington 

[Harlem,]  upon  method  of  appointment  and  promotion.    2  pp.   Q°. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  2.34y. 

1776.        White  Plains,  New  York,  Battle  of.     A  tabulated  return  of  the  killed 
Oct.  28.  and  wounded  of  Brig.  Gen.  Laslee's  [Col.  Alexander  Leslie's]  bri 

gade;  statement  of  regimental  losses.     Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"List  of  killed  &  wouiid'd  in  the  2d.  Brigade  of  British  Octr.  28th. 
1776."     1  p.     Q°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  2,  1270. 

1776.        Howe,   William.     Jfaj.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  the  British  force*  in 
Nov.  8.  America.    "Head  Quarters"  [New  York.]  Letter  to  Gen.  [George] 

Washington   [White  Plains,]   respecting  exchange  of  prisoners. 
L.  S.     2  pp.  F°. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  3,  676. 

1776.        Turner,   Philip.     Surgeon,    Continental   hospital.     Stamford   [Connecticut]. 

[Nov.  10.]  List  of  invalid  officers  and  soldiers  recommended  to  Dr.  John 

Morgan  for  discharge.     191  names.     Approved  and  forwarded  to 

Washington:  "John  Morgan  Directr.  Generl.  of  the  Hospital  ec. " 

3pp.    F". 

Printed:  Force.  Arner,  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  3,  635. 

1776.        New  York,  [State.]     Committee  of  Safety.      [Fishkill.]     Arrangement  of 
Nov.  21.  officers  of  four  battalions  to  be  raised  in  New  York  state.    List  of 

officers  and   assignments;    137   names.      Signed:    Robert   Yates, 
Chairman.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     F°. 

Enclosed  in  New  York,  Committee  of  Safety,  Letter  to  George  Washington 
1776,  Nov.  23.  Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  3,  314. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  133 

1771).       New  York,    [State.]   Committee  of  Safety.     [Fishkill.]     Report  of  Com- 
[Nov.  21-22.]  mittee.     Arrangement  of  officers  for  four  battalions  ordered  raised 

in  New  York  state;  arrangement  decided  upon  annexed  to  this 
report. 

Minutes  of  the  Committee,  Nov.  21-22.  Action  on  Report  of  the  Com 
mittee.  Arrangement  submitted  by  Robert  Yates,  chairman,  re 
lating  to  the  raising  of  a  fifth  state  battalion.  "Extract  from 
the  Minutes  John  McKesson,  secry."  5  pp.  F1'. 

Enclosed  in  New  York,  Committee  of  Safety,  Letter  to  George  Washington 
177H,  Nov.  23.  Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  3,  312-315. 

1776.       New  York,    [State.]     Committee  of  Safety.     Fishkill.     Letter  [to  Gen. 
.Nov.  28.  George  Washington,  Newark,  New  Jersey,]  respecting  raising  and 

moving  of  troops.     Signed:  "  By  order  of  the  Committee  of  Safety. 
Pierre  Van  Cortlandt,  V.  Presdt,"     4  pp.     P. 

See:  New  York,  Committee  of  Safety,  Report  1776,  Nov.  21-22;  and  New  York, 
Committee  of  Safety,  Arrangement  of  Officers  1776,  Nov.  21.  Printed:  Force 
Amer.  Arch.,  5th.  Ser.,  3,  318. 

1776.        Lowry,  Stephen  and  Wharton,  Carpenter.  Asst.  deputy  commissary  generals, 

Nov.  29.  Continental  army.     New  Brunswick  [New  Jersey].     A  tabulated 

return  of  provisions  at  New  Brunswick.     Signed:  "for  Lowry  & 

Wharton,  Stephen  Lowry  A.  D.  C.  G."    Endorsed  by  Washington: 

"Return  of  Provr.  at  New  Brunswick  29th.  Novr.  1776."    1  p.  Q°. 

76.        Trumbull,  Jonathan.     Gnrernor  of  Connecticut.     Hartford  [Connecticut]. 

\,  30.  Letter  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [New  Brunswick,  New  Jersey]. 

Promises  the  hearty  support  of  Connecticut  despite  Continental 
reverses;  states  what  has  already  been  done.     L.  S.     2  pp.    F°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch., 5th.  Ser.,  3,  937. 

Lowry,  Stephen.  Asxt.  deputy  commissary  general,  Continental  army.  Tren 
ton,  Xew  Jersey.  A  tabulated  statement  of  "An  estimate  of  the 
Provisions  at  and  Near  Trenton,  Also  the  Cattle  on  the  East  side 
River  Delaware".  D.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Return  of 
Provns.  at  Trenton  2d.  Deer.  1776."  1  p.  Q°. 
Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.  3,  1034. 

1776.        Trumbull,  Jonathan.      Governor  of  Connecticut.     Lebanon  [Connecticut]. 
.l>ec.     6.  Letter  to  Gen.  George  Washington   "at  Head  Quarters   in   the 

Jerseys"  [Barclay's,  Pennsylvania,]  respecting  military  affairs  in 
New  York  and  New  England.     L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th  Ser. ,  3, 1103. 

Trumbull,  Jonathan.  Gorernor  of  Connecticut.  Lebanon  [Connecticut]. 
Letter  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Barclay's,  Pennsylvania,] 
respecting  military  affairs.  L.  S.  3  pp.  F°. 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.,  3,  1111. 

Brarly,  Joseph.  Capt.,  brig.  gen.  William  MaxivelVs  New  Jersey  regiment. 
[Camp  above  Trenton  Falls,  New  Jersey.]  Letter  to  Gen. 
[George]  Washington  [Camp?]  respecting  charges  for  accoutre 
ments.  Signed:  "Jos.  Brarly,  Capt.  in  behalf  of  the  whole". 
Approved:  "Wm.  Maxwell,  Brigdr.  Genl."  1  p.  F". 

Printed:  Force,  Amer.  Arch.  5th  Ser., 3, 1316. 

1776.        Hart,  Joseph.     Col.,  Berks  county,  Pennsylvania  militia.     [Reading?  Penn- 
I'ec.    29.  sylvania.]     List  of  names  of  associators  who  refused  to  march  to 

Philadelphia,  sent  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington.     Names  by  com 
panies;  213  names.     A.  D.  S.     3  pp.     F". 
Printed:  Force,  Amc-r.  Arch.  5th.  Ser.  3, 1473. 


134  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

[1776.]  Cheever,  Ezekiel.  Commissary  of  artillery.  [Cambridge.]  Receipt  to 
Gen.  [George]  Washington  for  12  fire  locks  with  bayonets,  12 
cartridge  boxes,  13  bayonet  belts,  2  bayonets,  4  small  cartridge 
boxes,  5  small  bags  and  2  tin  cases  of  cartridges.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  8°. 

[1776.]  Continental  Army.  Munitions  of  war.  [Cambridge.]  A  return 
[to  Gen.  George  Washington]  of  the  number  of  "spears"  in 
entrenchments  about  Boston.  "On  Winter  Hill  252";  "On 
Ploughed  Hill  397";  [in  Washington's  handwriting:]  "Pros 
pect  Hill  373."  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "A  Return  of  Spiers 
on  Prospect  Hill".  1  p.  Q". 

[1776.]  Hand,  Edward.  CoL,  1*1  Continental  infantry.  Return  [to  Gen.  George 
Washington] .  Officers  of  his  [Pennsylvania]  ' '  battalion ' ' ;  names 
of  staff  and  field  officers;  40  names.  Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"Return  Colo.  Edwd.  Hands  Regiment."  1  p.  F°. 

Names  given  in  index.    Above  return  made  out  probably  in  March,  1776  and 
revised  later,  reaching  Washington  in  June  or  July* 

[1776.]  Massachufeetts,  [Colony.]  Boston.  List  of  cannon  at.  Size,  number 
and  places  where  they  are  to  be  found.  Endorsed  by  Washington : 
"Memm.  of  the  Cann.  at  Boston  ".  1  p.  Q". 

[1777.]      Mitchell,  William.     Deserter  from  71st  light  infantry.     [Morristown?  New 
[Jan?]  Jersey.]    Examination.    States  that  British  troops  at  Brunswick 

[New  Jersey]  are  to  proceed  in  six  days  to  New  York,  then 
to  embark  for  Boston  or  Philadelphia;  heavy  baggage  sent  for 
ward;  10,000  "fachines"  [fascines]  have  been  made;  Major  Stre- 
ney  [Turner  Straubenzee?]  wounded  at  Bound  Brook;  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Francis]  Grant's  horse  shot;  gives  location  of  various  British 
regiments;  fiat  boats  at  Brunswick  have  been  forwarded  to  New 
York.  1  p.  F°. 

1777.        Bisset,  James.     Prisoner  from  71*1  infantry.     [Morristown?  New  Jersey.] 
Apr.  16.  Examination.      150   men   in    his    [company?];   80   fit   for  duty; 

abundance  of  salt  provisions;  forage  is  good ;  no  movement  of  army 
contemplated;  tents  remain  in  New  York.  Note  by  examiner: 
"appears  very  ignorant  of  almost  everything  or  pretends  to  be 
so".  1  p.  F". 

1777.        Driver,  Joseph.    Prisoner  from  33d  infantry.     [Morristown?  New  Jersey.] 
Apr.  16.  Examination.     59  privates  in   [company?];    in  good   condition; 

abundance  of  salt  provisions;  no  fuel;  good  forage;  5000  wagons; 
[Maj.  Gen.  Sir  Guy]  Carleton  and  28,000  foreigners  to  join  the 
British  before  the  campaign  opens;  Carleton's  army  at  present  is 
"60,000  men  and  30,000  Indians";  [Maj.  (Ten.  William]  Howe's 
army  consists  of  "50,00  fit  for  duty".  Note  by  examiner:  "most 
extravagant  in  all  his  accounts."  1  p.  F". 

[1777.]      Greene,  Nathanael.     Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     [Morristown?  New  Jer- 
[Apr.]  ^ey.]     Plan  of  attack  on  Brunswick  [New  Jersey].     Feints  to  be 

made  by  [Brig.]  Gen  [William]  Maxwell  at  Amboy  and  Bonum 
Town;  movements  at  Piscataway  and  "the  Landing"  by  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Adam]  Steven  [Stephen] ;  main  attack  to  be  on  Brunswick 
in  three  divisions  commanded  by  [Maj.]  Gens.  Greene,  [Benja- 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  135 

[1777.]      Greene,  Nathanael — Continued. 

[Apr.]  min]  Lincoln  with  the  Bound  Brook  division,  and  [Israel]  Putnam 

with  the  Princeton  division;  three  to  attack  at  same  time;  redoubt? 
to  he  avoided;  boat.--  at  Newark  and  Elizabeth  to  be  made  ready  as 
if  to  attack  Staten  Island;  troops  to  move  tomorrow  morning  and 
attack  made  the  day  after;  number  of  cannon  to  go  with  each 
attacking  party;  2000  men  as  a  reserve  corps  would  insure  suc 
cess;  troops  are  young  and  need  discipline;  if  repulsed  can  retire 
without  serious  loss  into  the  country;  is  willing  to  lead  a  division; 
will  not  recommend  this  plan  warmly  if  council  of  war  decides 
against  it.  A.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Plan  of  attack 
upon  Brunswick  Apl.  1777."  3  pp.  F". 

1777.        Burn,  David.     Deserter  from  Browne' »  Rangers.     [Middlebrook,  New  Jer- 
June  ti.  sey.]     Examination.     47  men  in  his  company  originally;  37  at 

present;  of  these,  10  are  on  Long  Island;  other  companies  are 
stronger;  Welsh  Fusileers  are  at  Amboy;  expect  to  start  for 
Philadelphia  in  two  weeks;  reported  in  New  York  that  French 
troops  are  coming  to  Canada;  estimates  [Col.  Oliver]  DeLancey's 
brigade  at  900;  French  troops  are  to  go  to  the  West  Indies  also; 
Jacob  Creamer  [of  Browne's  corps]  agrees  with  above;  provisions 
are  salt  and  bad.  1  p.  F°. 

1777.        Hansbury,  Frederick.     Deserter  from  55th  infantry.     [Middlebrook,  New 
June    6.  Jersey.]      Examination.      30  privates  in   company;    22   fit  for 

duty;  other  companies  average  the  same;  joined  regiment  with 
300  recruits  from  Portsmouth  in  April;  provisions  abundant  but 
bad;  troops  leave  soon  for  Philadelphia  by  water;  foreign  troops 
much  dissatisfied  and  eager  to  desert;  expected  to  have  served  on 
garrison  duty  in  England.  1  p.  F°. 

1777.        Willis,  Enoch.     Deserter  from  British  army?     [Middlebrook,  New  Jersey.] 
June    7.  Examination.    Left  New  York  on  5th  inst. ;  at  least  50  vessels  being 

prepared  for  horses;  many  others  for  men;  some  already  loaded 
have  dropped  down  the  river;  reenforcement  of  20,000  Hessians; 
movement  is  for  Philadelphia;  citizens  of  New  York  pressed  into 
service;  ships  to  carry  fiatboats  anil  pontoons.  1  p.  F°. 

1777.        Harrison,    Richard.     Deserter  from  37th    infantry.     [Middlebrook,    New 
June     7  Jersey.]     Examination.     42  men  in  his  company;  20  fit  for  duty; 

is  an  average  company;  location  of  British  troops;  number  of 
troops  at  Amboy,  Bonum  Town  and  other  places;  in  all  0000  light 
infantry;  are  in  fair  health;  on  5th  [June]  ordered  to  be  ready 
for  immediate  embarkation;  destination  is  New  England  or  South 
Carolina;  number  and  location  of  guards.  2  pp.  F°. 

1777.        English,  Robert.     Dexerter  from  17th  light  dragoons.     [Middlebrook,  New 
June     7.  Jersey.]     Examination.     Recruits  have  just  arrived  from   Eng 

land;  265  wagons  have  lately  come  to  Amboy;  3000  [troops] 
ordered  to  Spangtown  [Spanktown,  N.  J.];  troops  ordered  to  be 
ready  to  embark;  ships  have  been  fitted  up  for  horses;  heavy 
baggage  has  gone ;  is  "talk  of  pushing  to  Philadelphia."  1  p.  F°. 

1777.        Lowen,  John.     Deserter  from  Hessian  yagers.     [Middlebrook,  New  Jersey.] 
June    7.  Examination.     Four  battalions  of  Hessians  at  Brunswick;  "hears 

that  they  intended  to  move  in  eight  days  by  water  " ;  "  heard  there 
are  some  recruits  corne  in."  1  p.  F°. 


136  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1777.        Bowman,  Thomas.     Deserter  from  British  army?     [Middlebrook,  New  Jer- 
[ June  8?]  sey.]     Examination.     Left    Bristol  [England]  March  15th;  5000 

troops  are  coming  to  America;  no  more  foreigners;  50  light  horse 
landed  [at  New  York]  Tuesday  [June  3d];  5  regiments  embarked 
Thursday  [5th] ;  a  vessel  is  being  prepared  for  artillery;  [British] 
intend  putting  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee  on  board  ship;  many 
transports  being  prepared;  two  regiments  to  be  left  at  New  York; 
four  American  deserters  said  that  Washington  had  but  5000  troops; 
"Col.  [  ]  shook  his  head  and  put  them  all  to  prison" ;  [Abel?] 
Hatfield,  of  Elizabeth,  says  [Maj.]  Gen.  [William]  Howe  is  at 
Am  boy;  "that  they  intend  to  move  today  or  tomorrow." 
1  p.  F°. 

1777.        Rocatelle,  Floberque  de  la.     Late  engineer  in  chief,  chevalier  of  the  Royal 
Aug.     5.  Military    Order  of   St.    Louis.     Toul    [France].     Letter   to   Gen. 

[George]  Washington  [Schuylkill  Falls,  Pennsylvania].  Inter 
est  in  America  prompts  him  to  send  accompanying  memorial;  it 
will  show  how  to  avoid  multiplicity  of  army  officers;  bad  condi 
tion  of  Army  of  France  because  of  this  fault;  illustrations  given; 
advises  that  foreigners  be  kept  distinct  from  American  service; 
America  should  provide  for  the  training  of  her  own  officers;  his 
own  qualifications  as  instructor  of  artillery  service;  experience; 
ability  of  men  whom  he  has  trained;  if  desired  he  will  send  to 
America  others  of  same  grade;  communications  may  be  sent  to 
[Benjamin]  Franklin  or  to  address  given.  A.  L.  [5.  3  pp.  F". 

In  French.     See:  Rocatelle,  Floberque  de  la,  Memorial  to  George  Washing 
ton  1777,  Aug.  5. 

1777.        [Rocatelle,  Floberque  de  la.]     Late  engineer  in  chief,  chevalier  of  the  Royal 
Aug.    5.  Military  Order  of  St.  Louis.     [Toul,  France.]     Memorial  to  Gen. 

[George]  Washington  [Schuylkill  Falls,  Pennsylvania].  Evils 
of  an  excessive  number  of  officers  in  the  organization  of  an  army; 
French  army  an  illustration;  plan  for  organizing  the  department 
of  artillery  and  engineering;  (1)  regiment  of  experts  in  these 
branches  to  be  formed;  of  this  regiment  one  corps  to  be  a  bureau 
of  construction  and  repair;  (2)  the  other  to  consist  of  experts  in 
offensive  operations;  (3)  such  an  organization  essential  to  give 
military  instruction  in  peace  and  efficient  leadership  in  war;  (4) 
it  should  be  able  to  furnish  detachments,  to  plan  routes  of  march, 
make  maps,  repair  forts,  etc.,  in  any  campaign;  (5)  importance 
of  such  work  in  America;  (6)  only  such  few  foreigners  as  are  nec 
essary  to  inaugurate  the  rnovejnent  should  be  allowed  in  this 
branch  of  the  service;  (7)  a  school  for  such  instruction  should  be 
opened;  Congress  to  select  young  men  16  or  18  years  old  for 
admittance;  outline  of  course;  (8)  to  decrease  expense  only  half 
of  regiment  need  serve  each  year;  (9)  all  should  have  experimen 
tal  knowledge  of  conditions  in  each  state  ["  province"] ;  (10)  note 
to  be  kept  of  work  done  by  each  man  under  direction  of  super 
vising  board;  (11)  necessity  of  fortifications  and  of  familiarity  with 
local  conditions;  necessity  of  having  well  trained  men;  plan  given 
will  secure  both,  simply  and  cheaply.  A.  P.  6  pp.  F". 

In  French.     Enclosed  in  Kocatelle,  Floberque  de  la,  Letter  to  George  Wash 
ington  1777,  Aug.  5. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  137 

1777.        Howe,  Robert.     Maj.  yen.,  Continental  army.     "Charles  Town,  So.  Caro- 
Nov.    2.  Una."     Letter  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  White  Marsh,  Penn 

sylvania].  Long  intended  writing  but  was  loth  to  trouble  him; 
neither  zeal  nor  effort  for  America,  though  exerted  to  detriment 
of  [Howe's]  fortune  has  kept  him  in  the  mind  of  Congress;  has 
been  superseded  twice;  asks  pardon  for  expecting  Washington's 
interposition  for  him;  mortifications  experienced  at  some  of  the 
promotions;  has  never  thought  of  resigning  while  America's  lib 
erties  were  involved;  being  remote  from  the  scene  of  action 
thought  he  had  been  overlooked  and  not  intentionally  neglected; 
younger  officers  have  again  been  set  over  him;  wrote  to  [John] 
Hancock  on  the  subject;  encloses  copy  of  letter;  believes  no  part 
of  it  has  been  communicated  to  Congress;  doubts  if  it  will  be; 
promotion  his  least  idea  in  entering  the  army,  but  did  not  expect 
inferiors  in  rank  to  be  placed  over  him;  begs  Washington's  aid  to 
prevent  a  recurrence  of  this;  wishes  restoration  of  his  rank;  if 
unobtainable,  then  wishes  Congress  to  place  him  in  a  rank  "supe 
rior  to  that  of  a  Brigadier"  as  such  would  be  his  only  security 
against  being  superseded  again;  only  wishes  this  if  it  is  deserved; 
does  not  wish  this  letter  to  be  mentioned.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Q". 

1777.        Howe,  Robert.     Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     "  Charles  Town,  So.  Caro- 
Nov.     3.  Una."    Letter  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [White  Marsh,  Penn 

sylvania].  Temper  of  Creek  Indians  from  exertions  of  [George] 
Galphin  and  liberality  of  this  state  promises  peace;  fears  British 
emissaries  rousing  them;  employed  spies  to  ascertain  their  fight 
ing  force;  the  different  tribes  combined  can  bring  into  the  field 
18,200  men;  importance  of  their  friendship;  South  Carolina  and 
Georgia  battalions  much  reduced;  North  -Carolina  and  Virginia, 
states  from  which  men  could  be  drawn,  refuse  to  permit  their  offi 
cers  to  recruit;  recommendation  of  Congress  would  cause  the 
removal  <>f  this  restriction;  begs  Washington's  influence  in  this 
direction.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 
Printed  in  part:  White,  Historical  Collections  of  Georgia,  p.  247. 

1777.        Philadelphia.    British  Forces  at.    Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
Nov.  17.  Washington,  Whitemarsh,   Pennsylvania].     Evacuation  of  Fort 

Mifliin  has  encouraged  tories;  patriots  still  hope  for  ultimate  suc 
cess;  enemy  have  6000  effective  men;  4000  under  [Maj.  Gen. 
Charles,  Earl]  "  Corn  Wallace "  went  to  capture  Red  Bank  last 
night;  Hessians  to  be  sent  to  New  York  in  exchange  for  English 
troops;  reenforcenient  of  4000  men  from  New  York  expected; 
scarcity  and  price  of  provisions  increasing  daily;  [American] 
prisoners  suffering  greatly;  American  wounded  are  improving; 
city  would  fall  if  attacked  promptly;  arrival  of  [British]  fleet 
will  greatly  increase  city's  defence.  2  pp.  F°. 

[1777.]       Sullivan,  John.     Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     White  Marsh,  Pennsyl- 
Dec.  [10?]  vania.       Letter  to    Gen.    George    Washington     [Whitemarsh]. 

Decision  of  officers  as  to  order  of  march  from  White  Marsh;  posi 
tion  of  regiments;  time  and  order  of  march;  route  of  baggage 
and  artillery;  composition  and  place  of  artificers,  scouting  and 
flanking  parties;  engineering  party  to  repair  bridges  in  advance; 


138  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

[1777.]      Sullivan,  John — Continued. 

Dec:.  [10?]  manoeuvres  of  different  regiments  described;  manner  and  order 

of  crossing  the  Schuylkill;  disposition  of  "the  Horse";  time  of 
march.  Signed:  "Jno  Sullivan  in  behalf  of  the"  whole".  En 
dorsed  by  Washington:  "Order  of  March  from  Whitemarsh,  Dec. 
1777".  4  pp.  F°. 

[1777.]      Bland,  Theodorick.     Col.,  Jut  Continental  dragoons.     "Jonathan   Robert- 
[Dec.  11?]  sons  Smiths  shop  near  the  Road  which  leads  down  to  Bedwins 

ford".  [Schuylkill  river, above  Philadelphia.]  Letter  to  Gen. 
[George]  Washington  [on  the  march  from  White  Marsh?].  Has 
detached  Lt.  Col.  [Benjamin]  Temple  with  small  party  fmm 
"Matsons"  [ford]  to  Lancaster  road;  will  join  [Bland]  at 
"Marian  Meeting"  [house];  Major  [John]  Jameson  to  fall  in  with 
right  of  enemy;  is  himself  moving  towards  Marian  and  the  ferries; 
has  heard  smart  firing  in  direction  of  Buck  tavern,  same  place 
where  it  began  yesterday;  enemy  still  on  the  ground;  expects 
information  soon  concerning  their  number,  reinforcement  and 
destination;  can  consider  it  certain  that  a  foraging  party  of  about 
9000  is  encamped  near  Bucks;  reports  state  it  has  gone  to  Phila 
delphia  or  Lancaster;  neither  report  to  lie  depended  upon;  Capt. 
[  ]  Call  reports  main  body  of  enemy  gone  toward  Darby; 
small  body  of  Hessians  left  at  Bucks.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by 
Washington:  "Colonel  Bland".  3pp.  Q" 

1777.        Hopkinson,  Francis  and  Wharton,  John.     Members  of  Continental,  navy 
Dec.   30.  boa  I'd,  middle  district.     "Borden  Town"   [New  Jersey].     Letter 

to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Valley  Forge].  Send  a  few  tish 
for  "your  Excellency's  Table";  experiment  recommended  has 
been  tried;  success  is  unknown;  advanced  to  Col.  [Asa?]  Worth- 
ington  $200;  has  no  doubt  that  expenditure  will  be  approved. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q". 

[1777.]      Continental  Army,  Cattle  for.     [White  Marsh,  Pennsylvania.]     Return 
[Dec?]  of  cattle  and  sheep  received  from  [Robert?]  Morris  and  [Asa] 

Worthington.     Number  and  apportionment  to  15  [commissaries]. 

Endorsed:  "Return  of  cattle  taken  on  the  Lines  per  Order  of  His 

Excellency  Genl.  Washington".     1  p.     E". 
Names  given  in  index. 

177S.        Knox,  Henry.     H>'i</.  </en.  of  artiller;/,  Continental  arm;/.     [Valley  Forge, 
Jan.     3.  Pennsylvania,]     Return    [to   Gen.   George   Washington,    Valley 

Forge].  Number  of  horses  necessary  for  artillery  for  the  cam 
paign  of  1778;  for  106  field  pieces,  424  horses;  53  ammunition 
wagons,  265  horses;  60  extra  ammunition  wagons,  360  horses; 
return  includes  any  horses  in  possession  of  artillery  at  opening  of 
campaign;  excludes  "what  will  be  occasionally  wanted  for  the 
Batteries  Cannon".  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 
In  handwriting  of  Maj.  Samuel  Shaw. 

177s.        Gist,  Nathaniel.     Col.,  additional  Continental  regiment  of  rangers.     [Valley 
Jan.      9.  Forge,   Pennsylvania.]     A  tabulated  return  [to  General  George 

Washington,  Valley  Forge].  Condition  of  four  companies  of  his 
regiment  commanded  by  Captains  [Samuel]  Lapsley,  John  Gist, 
[Joseph]  Smith,  and  [  ]  Viven.  A.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by 
Washington:  "Colo.  Nathanl.  Gists  return  9th.  Jan.  1778." 
1  p.  F°. 


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1778.        Pickering,  Timothy.     Adj.  ye  it.,  Continental  arm  //.      [Valley  Forge,  Penn- 
Jan.    10.  sylvania.]     Return  made  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Valley 

Forge].  Number  of  tailors  in  16  brigades  of  the  Continental 
army;  names  of  Brigadiers  commanding:  [Peter]  Muhlenburg, 
[George]  Weeden,  [William]  Woodford,  [Charles]  Scott,  [Wil 
liam]  Maxwell,  [Thomas]  Conway,  [Enoch]  Poor,  [John]  Glover, 
[Ebenezer]  Learned,  [Samuel?]  Patterson  and  [James  Mitchell] 
Varnum.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "A  Return  of  Tay 
lors  10  Jan.  1778".  1  p.  Q°. 

[1778?]     Continental  Army,   Forage    magazines   for.       [Valley  Forge,  Pennsyl- 
[Feb?]  vania.]     Reports  [submitted  to  Gen.  George  Washington].     One 

lartre  magazine  is  in  southwest  Connecticut;  one  near  "  Fishkills," 
New  York;  one  near  "  Mendhem  "  [Mendham],  New  Jersey;  one 
small  magazine  at  "Easter"  [Easton],  Pennsylvania;  one  large 
one  at  Reading,  Pennsylvania;  one  at  Lancaster,  Pennsylvania; 
one  small  one  at  French  creek,  "21  miles  from  Philadelphia". 
Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Acct  of  magazines  &  where  to  be 
established".  1  p.  8°. 

177S.        Forxnan,  David.     Brig,  gen., New  Jersey  militia.     "Camp  Valley  Forge" 
Mar.  28.  [Pennsylvania].     Letter  to  Gen.  [George]   Washington    [Valley 

Forge].  Recommends  following  officers  of  his  regiment:  Major 
William  Harrison,  Captains  John  Burrows,  William  Wikoff, 
Thomas  Marsh  Forman,  John  Coombes;  1st  Lieutenants:  Gilbert 
Imlay,  William  Holt;  2d  Lieut.  Robert  Pern  berton;  Ensign  Wil 
liam  Schenck;  "they  will  endeavor  to  deserve  any  notice  yr. 
eccely.  may  honor  them  with";  Signed:  "David  Forman  Late 
Col.""  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

Forman' s  Additional  Continental  regiment  had  never  been  fully  organized. 
It  was  at  this  time  on  the  point  of  dissolution,  by  the  incorporation  of  its 
members  into  various  regiments  of  the  Xew  Jersey  line. 

1778.        Lee,  Charles.     Maj.  ger>.,  Continental  army.     Valley  Forge  [Pennsylvania] . 
June  2.  Proceedings  of  a  court  martial  in  the  trial  of  Thomas  Shanks  as  a 

spy.  Court  composed  of  Maj.  Gen.  Lee,  Presdt. ;  Maj.  Genls. 
[Benedict]  Arnold,  [William  Alexander,]  Lord  Stirling,  [Thomas] 
Mifflin,  [Marie  Jean  Paul  Joseph  Roche  Yves  Gilbert  du  Motier, 
Marquis  de]  Lafayette,  [Frederick  William  Augustus  Henry 
Ferdinand,  Baron  von]  Steuben;  Brig.  Genls.  [Henry]  Knox, 
[Enoch]  Poor,  [James  Mitchell]  Varnum,  [John]  Paterson, 
[Anthony]  Wayne,  [Peter]  Muhlenberg,  [Jedidiah]  Huntington, 
[Louis  Lebeque,  Chevalier  du]  Portail;  witness  William  Suther 
land,  British  deserter,  says  prisoner  had  permission  to  pass 
British  lines;  witness  Luke  Cannon,  Ensign,  15th  Virginia  regi 
ment,  says  he  found  prisoner  in  a  house  near  his  picket;  prisoner 
pretended  to  be  a  volunteer  from  York  county;  delivered  him  to 
Col.  [Daniel]  Morgan;  prisoner  says  he  went  to  Philadelphia 
[May  24th] ;  came  from  thence  [May  30th]  on  pass  from  [Joseph] 
Galloway,  promising  to  return  with  information;  did  not  intend 
to  return;  intended  only  to  visit  his  brother  at  League  Island; 
object  was  to  obtain  clothing;  court  by  vote  of  ten  to  four  decide 
prisoner  guilty;  nine  to  five  ' '  that  he  is  a  proper  subject  for  exam 
ple";  eight  to  six  that  he  should  "suffer  death  by  the  cord". 
D.  S.  3  pp.  F°. 

Enclosed  in  Lee,  Charles,    Opinion  of  board  of  officers  177S,  June  2. 


140  CALENDAR    <>F    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1778.        Lee,  Charles.     Maj.  yen.,  Continental  an mj.     [Valley  Forge,  Pennsylvania.] 
June  2.  Opinion  of  the  board  of  officers  that  examined  Thomas  Shanks 

[forwarded  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Valley  Forge,  Pennsyl 
vania].  Board  votes  ten  to  four  that  Shanks  is  a  spy;  nine  to 
rive  that  he  is  a  proper  person  for  "punishment  and  example"  ; 
"eight  of  the  nine  are  of  the  Opinion  that  he  ought  to  suffer  Death 
by  the  Cord".  I).  S.  "Charles  Lee  President".  1  p.  F11. 

[177S.]      Wiggles-worth,    Edward.      Col.,    13th    Massachusetts  regiment.      [Valley 
[June  10.]  Forge,    Pennsylvania.]      Letter  to  Gen.    [George]    Washington 

[Valley  Forge].  As  president  of  a  board  of  inquiry  convened  by 
general  orders  of  June  5th,  has  examined  facts  in  case  of  Lt.  Col. 
[de  Maduit]  Duplessis;  presence  of  Col.  [John]  Green  absolutely 
necessary;  begs  to  defer  report  until  Col.  Green  can  be  present. 
A.  L.  S.  "Edwd.  Wigglesworth  Presidt".  1  p.  F°. 

1778.        Clark,  Thomas,  and  others.     Field  officer*  of  the  North  Carolina  Brigade. 
June  12.  "Camp"  [Valley  Forge,  Pennsylvania].     Letter  to  Gen.  [George] 

Washington  [Valley  Forge].  The  bearer,  Abishai  Thomas,  de 
sires  a  commission  in  company  of  sappers;  served  in  their  brigade 
May  ],  1777-June  10,  1778  as  Deputy  Quartermaster  General; 
behaved  "as  became  an  officer  and  a  gentleman"  ;  consider  him 
worthy  of  desired  commission;  L.  S.  T[homas]  Clark,  John 
Patton,  Robert  Mebane,  Selby  Harncy,  John  B.  Ashe,  Hardy 
Mnrfree.  1  p.  F°. 

[1778.]      dough,    Alexander.      Major,    3d    Continental    dragoons.      Germantown 
June  18.  [Pennsylvania].     Letter  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Valley 

Forge,  Pennsylvania].  Encloses  letter  from  [Robert?]  Morris, 
received  since  [Clough's]  last  to  Washington;  has  not  complied 
with  his  request;  "what  he  mentions  has  been  confirmed  by " 
[many?];  encloses  return  of  prisoners  taken  by  Capt.  [John] 
Heard;  they  have  been  delivered  to  Lt.  [  ]  Dover  of  Capt. 
[Allen]  McLane's  "detatchment  ";  could  get  no  information  from 
them.  L.  S.  1  p.  F". 

1778.        Heard,  John.      Capt.,   4th   Continental  dragoons.     [Valley    Forge?  Penn- 
June  18.  sylvania.]     A  return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Valley  Forge,] 

of  "  prisoners  and  deserters "  taken  [in  Philadelphia].     27  prison 
ers,  26  named.     2  pp.     F". 
Names  iriven  in  index. 

1778.        Trumbull,  Jonathan.      Governor  of  Connecticut.     Lebanon  [Connecticut]. 
Aug.  4.  Letter  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [White  Plains,  New  York]. 

Encloses  resolution  of  Governor  and  Council  of  this  State;  urges 
payment  of  Brig.  Gen.  [Gurdon]  Saltonstall  by  the  United  States. 
A.  L.  S.     Endorsed  by   Washington:   "From  His  Excelln.  Govr. 
Trumbull  4th.  Augt.  1778".      1  p.     Oj1. 
Printed:  Mass.  Hist.  Hoc.  Coll.  5th.  SIT..  10.  r.'l. 

1778.        Jones,  John   Paul.      Captain,   United  Male*  itanj.      Passy,  France.      Letter 
Aug.     6.  to  (fen.  [George]  Washington  [White  Plains,  New  York].     Has 

been  induced  to  resign  command  of  the  ship  Ranger;  at  request 
of  French  Minister  of  Marine  intends  to  remain  some  time  in 
Europe;  begs  [Washington]  to  accept  the  two  epaulettes  accom 
panying  this  letter;  [Jonathan]  Williams  ha,<  kindly  offered  to 
forward  them;  will  be  glad  to  do  him  any  service  possible  in 
France.  Autograph  Draft.  1  p.  (.}'.  1'aul  Junes  Paper*. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  141 

177s.        Scammell,    Alexander.     A<lj.   yen.,   Continental  army.     [Fredericksburg, 
Sept.    5.  New  York.]     Return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  White  Plains, 

New  York].  "Orderly  Office"  [Fredericksburg?].  Colors  be 
longing  to  the  several  brigades;  fifteen  brigades  and  the  number 
of  colors  possessed  by  each.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"Return  of  Colours  wanting  5th.  Septemr.  1778".  lp.  F". 

1778.        McClelan,  John  and  others.      Officer*  of  the  Pennsylvania  Line.     White 
Sept.  15.  Plains    [New    York].      Petition    to   Gen.    George    AVashington 

[White  Plains].  Have  been  injured  by  an  " unprecedented  & 
illegal  mode  of  promoting  officers";  "cannot  do  any  duty  until 
affair  is  settled";  officers  were  to  rise  regimentally;  in  late 
arrangements  officers  have  been  promoted  and  drafted  "from  the 
4th.  &c  to  the  2d.,  6th.,  9th.,  &  10th.  &c.,  regiments";  such 
actions  are  illegal;  transferred  officers  should  be  withdrawn; 
should  wait  until  vacancies  occur;  if  these  promotions  have  been 
for  merit,  petitioners  pray  for  court  of  inquiry  to  hear  their  claims. 
A.  L.  S.  41  signatures.  3  pp.  F°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

[177S.]    Lesley,  Joseph.    Deserter  from  Lord  William  SchawCathcarf  8  legion.    [Fred- 
Oct.    31.  ericksburg?  New  York.]     Examination.     Deserted  on  Wednes 

day  [28th];  "600  foot  &  150  horse  this  side  the  bridge"  [North 
River];  [Lt.  Col.  Andreas]  Emmerich's,  Lord  Cathcart's  and  [Lt. 
Col.  John  Graves]  Simcoe's  troops  on  other  side;  between  bridge 
and  Fort  Washington  "two  or  three  regiments,  numbers  un 
known";  two  brigades  of  Hessians  between  Fort  Washington  and 
New  York;  no  new  barracks  at  bridge;  forage  is  scarce. 
Brett,  George.  Deserter  from  63d  regiment.  "63d,  7th,  &  26th  at  & 
near  Fort  Washington  " ;  "  Hessians  on  Harlem  Plains ' ' ;  number 
unknown;  " baggage  of  63d  carried  to  New  York ".  1  p.  F°. 

\  i  77*.]     Trech,  .     Deserter  from  col.  Carl  Emll  Kurt  von  Dunop's  corps  of  yagers. 

[  )ct.  Ml?]  [Fredericksburg?  New  York.]     Examination.     Deserted  on  the 

30th;  Yagers  are  between  second  and  third  redoubts;  Hessians 
between  first  and  second;  "Emerick's"  [Lt.  Col.  Andreas  Emmer 
ich's]  corps  is  )>etween  Fort  Independence  and  third  redoubt  with 
Pennsylvania  Rangers  l>ehind  them;  on  the  other  side  [of  North 
River]  the  Hessians  are  supported  by  English;  none  but  Hessians 
between  Fort  Washington  and  New  York;  nearly  all  Hessians  are 
there;  one  regiment  on  the  Harlem  river;  "three  ships  of  twenty 
&  upward  &  two  small  armed  vessels"  in  North  River;  other  ves 
sels  are  nearer  New  York;  Gen.  "  Kniphaussen "  [Baron  Wil- 
helm  von  Knyphausen]  commands  the  Hessians.  2  pp.  F°. 

[177S'.']        [Stirling,  William  Alexander,  Lord.]  Jfaj.  gen.,  Continental  army.   [Eliza- 
[Oct.    ?]  bethtown?   New   Jersey.]     Plan  of  attack  [on  Egg  Harbor,  New 

Jersey].  Vessels  required  and  place  where  same  should  be  sta 
tioned;  rendezvous  of  the  detachments;  general  movements 
and  manner  of  return  outlined.  A.  D.  Endorsed  by  Washing 
ton:  "Lord  Stirling's  plan  for  disposing  the  Refugees  of  Egg  har 
bour".  1  p.  Q°. 

1778.        McNughton,  Peter.     Deserter  from  British  army.      [Fredericksburg?  New 
Nov.  8.  York.]      Examination.      Left   New   York   Thursdav    [5th];   has 

seen  2d  battalion,  71st  regiment  and  4th  regiment  embark  since 
Tuesday  [Nov.  3d]. 


142  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

177S.        McNughton,  Peter — Continued. 

Nov.     S.  McNabb, .     [Deserter  from  British  Army.}     Examination.     Was 

in  New  York  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  [Nov.  3d  and  4th];  saw 
two  battalions  71st  regiment  embark.  1  p.  Q°. 

177S.        Harmany,  Jacob.     Deserter  from  Royal  Highland  Emigrant*.     Examina- 
Nov.   25.  tion.     Left  Halifax  May  1st  [1778] ;  1000  troops  there  at  the  time; 

few  fortifications  completed  but  men  were  working  industriously; 
description  of  proposed  defences;  Sideral  Hill,  Georges  Island, 
and  St.  Johns  River  the  main  points.  Note  by  examiner:  "Mar 
tin  Carstithers  left  Halifax  at  the  same  time  and  confirms  the 
other's  intelligence."  2  pp.  F". 

1778.  Z.  Secret  agent  in  New  York.  Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Washing- 
Dec.  7.  ton,  Middlebrook,  New  Jersey].  Since  observing  movements  of 
[British]  on  Dec.  2d  has  forwarded  intelligence  four  times;  last 
evening  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry]  Clinton  returned  to  New  York 
and  his  troops  encamped  on  Long  Island;  pro  visions  are  abundant 
except  bread  and  English  fleet  is  hourly  expected  with  flour;  the 
ship  Bcdfonl  of  [Vice  Admiral  John]  Byron's  fleet  has  been 
ordered  to  England;  vessels  at  New  York  are  to  remain  in  New 
Town  Creek  during  winter  for  fear  of  fire;  large  quantities  of  provi 
sions  are  brought  in  frequently  from  Shrewsbury  [New  Jersey] ; 
seven  prizes  brought  in  yesterday;  is  reported  that  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[John]  Vaughen  [Vaughan]  will  soon  go  home.  2  pp.  F". 

177S.  Z.  Secret  agent  in  New  York.  Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Washing- 
Dec.  16.  ton,  Middlebrook,  New  Jersey].  Fleet  of  30  ''Jamaica  Men" 
about  to  sail  under  convoy  of  the  ship  Emerald;  Col.  William 
Bayard,  Col.  [John]  Campbell,  Major  [  ]  of  the  Kith 
Dragoons  and  "Parson"  [  ]  Stringer  from  Philadelphia  sail 
for  England  on  the  ship  Amazon,  tomorrow;  no  news  of  the 
fleets  under  Maj.  Gen.  [James]  Grant,  "Genl."  [Col.  John]  Camp 
bell  andLt.  Col.  [Sir  Archibald]  Campbell;  first  believed  to  have 
gone  to  the  West  Indies,  second  to  Pensacola  of  which  Grant  i> 
Governor,  third  to  Georgia;  3000  troops  on  last  named  expedi 
tion;  Gov.  [William]  Tryon  is  in  New  York;  various  regiments 
ordered  to  South  and  East  Hampton  [Long  Island] ;  among  others 
the  Loyalist  legion  of  [William  Schaw,  Lord]  Cathcart;  British 
Army  short  of  bread;  rice  is  used  as  a  substitute;  no  probability 
of  an  evacuation  of  New  York.  2  pp.  F". 

1778.  Z.  Secret  agent  in  Xew  York.  Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Wash- 
Dec.  19.  ington,  Middlebrook,  New  Jersey].  James  Willing  and  two 
British  officers,  deserted  from  Pensacola,  captured  on  their  way 
to  Philadelphia;  escaped  in  New  York;  Willing,  a  connection  of 
Lawrence  Kortwright,  is  recaptured;  will  be  held  [as  hostage] 
for  "Dr.  called  Col.  [John]  Connelly"  [Connolly];  British 
officers  mentioned  are  yet  uncaptured;  Jamaica  fleet  not  yet 
gone;  will  consist  of  40  or  50  sail;  some  of  them  armed.  1  p.  F". 

1778.        McPherson,  William?.    Lt.,  16th infantry,  British  army.     [Middle  Brook?] 
Dec.  26.  New  Jersey.    Examination.     Number  and  names  of  British  regi 

ments  in  New  York;  Irish  Volunteers  are  commanded  by   [Lt. 
Col.  Francis,]  Lord  Rawdon.     Endorsed  by  Washington:   "from 
Lt.  McPherson."     1  p.     F°. 
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CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  143 

[177.S.]  [Balme,  Mottin  de  la.]  Col.  nn>l  inspector-general  of  camlri/.  [Camp?] 
Letter  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Middlebrook,  X.  .1.].  Ex 
plains  the  duties  of  Inspector-General  of  cavalry;  should  care  for 
accoutrements?  and  discipline  of  troops;  intention  is  to  perfect 
the  light  horse  in  those  exercises  of  which  the  present  war  de 
mands  a  knowledge;  purpose  in  coming  to  America  was  t<>  aid 
the  cause.  A.  D.  1  p.  F°. 

1779.        Continental    Congress.      Resolve.      "In  Congress  ''.      [Philadelphia.] 
Jan.  9.  In  regard   to   raising  an  additional  battalion  of  600  men.     D.  S. 

"  Chas.  Thomson,  Secry."     2pp.     F". 
Printed:  Journals  of  Congress,  Jan.  9.  1779. 

[1779.]      New  York,  [State.]    Troops,  Officers.     Return  [to  Gen.  George  Washing- 
[April?]  ton,  Middlebrook,  X.  J.].    "General  Arrangement  oi  the  Officers  in 

the  Xew  York  Line  from  the  Colonels  to  the  Captains  inclusive"; 
five  regiments  included  in  the  summary;  rank  and  date  of  com 
missions  given;  of  four  Colonels,  five  Lt.  Cols.,  five  Majors,  thirty- 
two  Captains  and  eight  Lieuts.  [names  of  Lieuts.  afterward 
crossed  out]  ;  marginal  notes  by  Robt.  H.  Harrison?  giving  changes 
in  rank  of  certain  officers  during  1779-80.  2  pp.  F". 

1779.         Copp,  John.      Capt.,  l.«t  AVw  York  regiment.     Fort  Stanwix  [Xew  York]. 
May  16.  Letter  to  Gen.    [George]   Washington    [Middlebrook,   Xew  Jer 

sey].  Acted  in  Continental  service  as  subaltern  until  April  16, 
1776;  appointed  a  Captain  of  Col.  John  Xicholson's  regiment  in 
Canada:  transferred  shortly  by  Provincial  Congress  to  Col.  Goose 
Van  Sk-haick's  regiment;  senior  in  rank  to  Capt.  [Benjamin] 
Hicks  and  [John  H.]  Wendell;  in  late  arrangement  they  rank 
him;  asks  that  this  be  rectified.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by  Robt. 
H.  Harrison  with  memorandum  of  reply  from  Col.  Van  Schaick: 
Hicks  and  Wendell  held  commissions  in  the  Continental  service 
of  earlier  date  than  Copp's.  2  pp.  Q". 

1779.        Continental   Congress,     Marine   Committee.      [Philadelphia.]     Letter 
May  26.  to  Gen.  George  Washington   [Middlebrook,  Xew  Jersey].     Has 

considered  his  letters  of  May  17th  and  25th;  regrets  that  American 
frigates  are  not  available  for  the  purpose  mentioned  [protection 
of  Convention  troops];  location  of  various  vessels;  danger  of 
being  overpowered  by  British  ships;  gives  assurances  of  aid  when 
ever  possible.  "8.  Adams  Chr."  Marine  Committee  Letter  Book. 

1779.  [Cox,  James?]  Col.,  Xrir  .Jersey  militia,  and  Patterson,  Samuel.  Col., 
[May-June?]  Delau-arc  detachment  of  fly  it  uj  camp  and  brig,  gen.,  Delaware  militia. 
Answers  to  nineteen  questions  propounded  by  Gen.  George  Wash 
ington.  Information  sought  in  "order  that  every  useful  and  nec 
essary  knowledge  may  be  obtained in  case  circum 
stances  will  admit an  expedition  against  the  hostile  tribes 

of  the  six  nations ' ' .  The  Cayuga,  Oswego  and  Shenango  branches 
lead  into  the  principal  Indian  settlements;  from  mouth  of  Cayuga 
to  Shamuug  [Chemung]  is  18  miles;  mentions  the  different  tribes 
that  have  settlements  from  thereon  up;  batteaux  can  go  from  Es- 
thertown  to  Chenango  from  breaking  up  of  the  Susquehannah  to 
June  1st. ;  boats  should  be  larger  than  those  used  on  the  Mohawk 
river;  artillery  must  go  by  water  from  Esthertown  to  Chenango; 


144  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

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1779.         Cox,  James? — Continued. 

[May-June?]  navigation  is  best  between  March  1st,  and  middle  of  May;  proper 

places  for  magazines  are  Sunbury,  "Wioming,"  Wialusing  and 
Tioga;  north-east  branch  of  the  Susquehannah  is  navigable  for  2 
or  3  ton  boats  to  Ononquage;  distance  from  Augusta  to  Chenango 
is  195  miles;  river  has  l>een  navigated  by  canoes  and  boats  for 
years,  but  batteaumen  are  scarce;  navigation  above  Easton  is 
bad,  in  some  places  between  the  upper  Minisink  and  Cuscheton 
Falls,  but  navigable  up  to  Cook  house  which  is  12  miles  by  the 
old  Indian  path  from  Ononquage;  from  Easton  to  mouth  of  the 
Mohocomac  is  70  miles  by  land  and  75  by  water;  road  and  navi 
gation  are  both  safe  and  good;  distance  from  Popaxtunk  branch 
to  Mohocomac  is  65  miles  by  either  land  or  water;  road  is  fair 
but  very  difficult  in  some  places;  from  Mohawk  branch  at  Cook 
house  to  Ononquage  is  12  miles,  with  a  good  pack-horse  road; 
country  is  rough  and  woody;  from  Cook  house  to  ( hionquage  direc 
tion  is  nearly  north;  Col.  [Robert  Lettis]  Hooper  [jr.],  supposes 
it  to  be  100  miles  from  New  Windsor  to  Mohocomac;  road  is  pretty 
good;  there  is  no  wagon  road  from  Kingston  to  Popaxton  branch; 
does  not  know  the  distance;  from  Easton  to  Ponno-gap  is  B7 
miles;  there  is  only  a  foot  path  for  pack  horses;  country  has  been 
depopulated  by  the  savages  from  Mohocomac  on;  from  Augusta 
for  20  miles  it  is  thinly  settled;  grass  is  plentiful  after  May  1st; 
nearest  way  from  Augusta  to  the  Allegheny  is  up  the  west  branch 
of  the  Susquehannah  and  across  to  Kittaning;  the  l>est  way  is  up 
the  Juniata  to  canoe  place  and  thence  across.  A.  I).  4  pp.  F°. 
Questions  and  answers  are  arranged  in  parallel  columns. 

1779.        [Hand,  Edward.]    Brig.  yen.  Continental  army.    Answers  to  nineteen  ques- 
[May-June?]  tions  propounded    by    (Ten.   George    Washington.       Information 

sought  in  "order  that  every  useful  and  necessary  knowledge 
may  be  obtained  ....  in  case  circumstances  will  admit 
....  an  expedition  against  the  hostile  Tril>es  of  the  six 
nations  .  .  .  '  Tioga  branch  of  the  Susquehannah  leads 
into  the  settlements  of  the  Six  Nations;  gives  distances  of 
various  settlements  from  mouth  of  this  branch;  does  not  know 
names  of  the  tribes  inhabiting  same;  the  Tioga  navigable  to 
Chemung;  navigation  best  in  April  and  May;  forage  can  be  had 
by  May  1st.;  magazines  of  stores  should  be  at  Fort  Augusta 
and  mouth  of  the  Mohocomac;  Susquehannah  is  navigable  from 
Fort  Augusta  to  Lake  Otsago;  distance  from  Fort  Augusta  to 
mouth  of  the  Tioga  is  160  miles;  are  but  few  boatmen  on  the  river 
above  Augusta;  the  Delaware  is  navigable  for  66  miles  above  Kaston 
for  batteaux  and  148  for  canoes;  does  not  know  distance  from 
Easton  to  mouth  of  Mohocomac  by  water;  by  land  it  is  Hti  miles; 
road  is  generally  good;  the  river  is  very  rapid  in  many  places; 
distance  from  Mohocomac  to  the  Popaxtunk  branch  atnuit  equal 
by  land  or  water;  road  is  rough  and  current  of  stream  very 
rapid  for  23  miles;  distance  from  Coocoose  to  Ononquage  is 
12  miles  and  there  is  a  pretty  good  wagon  road;  "Onaquage"  is  HO 
miles  by  land  from  [mouth  of  the  Tioga];  distance  from  New 
Windsor  to  mouth  of  Mohocomac  is  40  miles  and  12  of  these 
very  bad;  this  place  known  variously  as  the  mouth  of  the  Moho 
comac,  the  Neversink  and  the  York  Line;  distance  from  hence 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  145 

1779.        Hand,  Edward — Continued. 

[May-June?]  to  Kingston    in  about   60   miles;   to   go   to   Popaxtunk   by   way 

of  Pakitacking  cuts  off  25  to  30  miles;  distance  from  Easton 
to  Wyoming  is  about  70  miles;  road  is  bad  and  country  mountain 
ous  and  swampy;  country  above  Easton  on  the  Delaware  and 
Fort  Augusta  on  the  Susquehannah  is  sparsely  settled;  small 
quantity  of  forage  can  be  obtained  at  Wyoming;  cannot  satisfac 
torily  answer  concerning  distances  and  topography  of  country 
in  vicinity  of  Allegheny  branch  and  Kittaning;  Captains  James 
and  William  Wilson  have  both  traversed  this  region;  John  Hart 
also  is  well  acquainted  with  it;  John  Lord  states  that  the  Indians 
came  in  loaded  canoes  down  to  middle  fork  of  Tioga  from  the 
dividing  ridge  between  Tioga  and  Genesio;  country  will  admit  of 
artillery  going  by  land  from  Minisink  to  Tioga;  horses  and  cattle 
can  be  supported  on  the  Delaware  by  middle  of  May;  thinks  this 
is  also  true  of  the  Susquehannah.  A.  D.  7pp.  F°. 
Questions  and  answers  are  given  in  parallel  columns. 

1779.         [Stewart,  Charles.]     Col.  and  commissary  general  of  issues.    Answers  to  six- 
[May-June?]  teen  questions  [propounded  by  Gen.  George  Washington.     Infor 

mation  sought  in  order  to  obtain  useful  and  necessary  knowledge 
to  carry  011  an  expedition  against  the  Six  Nations].  The  Indi 
ans  have  come  through  the  Seneca  country  on  the  Cayuga  branch; 
has  heard  of  a  strong  party  at  forks  of  the  Cayuga  and  East 
Branch;  does  not  know  the  distance  from  mouth  of  the  Cayuga 
to  Indian  settlement;  gives  names  of  tribes  of  Indians  inhabiting 
these  regions;  has  heard  that  navigation  of  west  branch  "is  very 
gentle";  for  further  explanation  refers  to  answer  of  Governor 
[Joseph]  Keed;  batteaux  and  whale  boats  have  been  used  in 
navigating  this  branch;  best  mode  of  transporting  artillery  is  by 
water;  river  is  highest  from  April  to  June;  grass  is  plenty  from 
the  disappearance  of  snow;  magazines  should  be  at  Sunbury  and 
Wieming  [Wyoming];  East  branch  is  navigable  for  batteaux  and 
canoes;  distance  from  Sunbury  to  Cayuga  is  160  miles;  boats  called 
"Durham  boats"  were  used  on  the  river;  in  1768  went  from  the 
Delaware  along  a  pack-horse  path;  has  heard  that  carts  have  been 
used  over  a  road  made  by  New  Englanders;  the  Delaware  is  nav 
igable  as  far  as  Cook  house,  13  miles  from  "  Ononoughuage  " ;  dis 
tance  from  Easton  to  mouth  of  Mohocornac  is  about  75  miles, 
either  by  land  or  water;  road  is  pretty  good  and  the  navigation 
after  passing  falls  at  Hoope's  Mill  is  good;  distance  between 
Mohocomac  and  Popaxtunk  is  about  60  miles;  road  is  bad  but 
believes  navigation  to  be  good;  distance  from  Popaxtunk  to 
"  Ononoughguages "  on  the  Susquehannah  is  about  25  miles; 
country  hilly;  has  forgotten  the  distance  from  Ononoughguages  to 
the  settlement  of  the  Six  Nations;  believes  it  is  70  or  80  miles;  is 
unacquainted  with  the  country  between  New  Windsor  and  the 
mouth  of  the  Mohocomac;  believes  there  is  a  road  open  from 
Cusheton  to  North  River  but  thinks  the  road  from  Mockhack- 
amac  [Mohocomac]  is  much  the  best;  cannot  answer  as  to  dis 
tance  from  Kingston  to  mouth  of  Popaxtunk  with  any  degree  of 
certainty;  Governor  [Joseph]  Reed  can  give  account  of  the  navi 
gation  and  roads  to  the  Allegheny;  if  [William]  Scull  "was  here" 

1910S— 01 10 


14(>  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1779.        Stewart,  Charles — Continued. 

[May-June?]  could  furnish  field  notes  of  East  branch  of  Delaware  as  far  as  he 

measured  it.     A.  D.     8  pp.      F". 

Questions  not  given.  Further  material  relative  to  this  expedition  will  be 
found  in  the  first  division  of  this  calendar.  See:  Washington,  George,  Sixteen 
questions  1779,  May-June.  Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  intelli 
gence  1779,  May-June. 

1775).        Scudder,  William.     Lieut.,  Ixt  Xen>  York  regiment.     Albany,  [New  York]. 
June  13.  Letter  to  [Gen.]  George  Washington  [Smith's  Clove,  New  York]. 

Wrote  [Brig.]  Gen.  [James]  Clinton  from  Fort  Schuyler  a  few 
days  after  new  arrangement  of  Col.  [Goose]  Van  Schaick's  regi 
ment  of  his  being  superseded  by  Lt.  Abraham  Hardenbergh; 
letter  was  intercepted;  was  appointed  Ensign  in  1776  and  recruited 
M  men;  Hardenberg  was  appointed  afterwards  to  fill  a  vacancy; 
ranks  him  in  state  roll;  cannot  serve  if  he  is  to  be  superseded;  was 
with  Major  [Benjamin]  Ledyard  during  previous  summer.  A. 
L.  S.  with  note  by  Robert  II.  Harrison:  "In  Van  Schiack's 
Arrangement — Scudder  is  before  Hardenberg".  1  p.  F". 

1775).         Clinton,    James.     Ih'iy.   ff>'n.,    Continental   army.      Albany    [New   York]. 
June  14.  Certificate  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Smith's  Clove,  N.  Y.]. 

Certifies  that  Capt.  John  Graham,  1st  New  York  regiment,  is 
oldest  Capt.  in  the  New  York  line;  is  entitled  to  a  "majority" 
by  resignation  of  Major  [Benjamin]  Ledyard;  was  appointed 
Major  in  brigade  orders  at  Albany,  June  4th  on  Col.  [Goose]  Van 
Schaick  taking  command  during  [Clinton's]  absence.  A.I).  S. 
1  p.  Q«. 

1771).        Eyre,  Benjamin  G.     Major  and  #uj>t.,  boat  department.     "Return  [to  (Ten. 
July     1.  George  Washington,  New  Windsor,  New  York],  of  the  Schooners, 

Boats  &c  in  the  Boat-department."  Tabular  statement  of  loca 
tion  and  number  of  boats  available  as  transports.  "For  Head 
Quarters"  A.  1).  S.  2pp.  F". 

1779.        Scammell,  Alexander.     Adj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     [White  Plains,  New 
Aug.  28.  York.]     State  of  the  Continental  troops  under  command  of  Gen. 

[George]  Washington.  Tabular  statement  of  the  condition  of 
the  entire  army;  brigades  commanded  by  Brig.  Genls.  [William] 
Woodford,  [Peter]  Muhlenberg,  [William]  Sinallwood,  [Nathan 
iel]  Gist,  [William]  Irvine,  [John]  Paterson,  [Samuel  H olden] 
Parsons,  [Jedidiah]  Huntington,  [John]  Nixon,  [John]  Glover, 
the  2d  Pennsylvania,  4th  Massachusetts  and  North  Carolina  bri 
gades.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Weekly  return  28th 
Aug.  — 79."  1  p.  17  x  22i  inches. 

1779.        Continental  Congress,  Marine  Committee.      [Philadelphia.]     Letter  to 
Sept.  28.  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [West  Point,  New  York].     Encloses 

copy  of  a  letter  from  the  Committee  to  the  Commissioners  of  the 
Navy  Board  at  Boston.     Marine  Committee  Letter  Book. 
Copy  of  letter  mentioned  is  in  the  Letter  Book. 

1779.        Scammel,   Alexander.     Adj.  yen.,  Continental  army.     [West  Point,  New 
Oct.    18.  York.]      Letter   [to  Gen.   George  Washington,   Fredericksburg, 

N.  Y.].  Has  inquired  as  directed  into  cause  of  deficiency  of  arms 
for  brigades;  in  1st  Pennsylvania  and  2d  Maryland  it  is  owing  to 
deserters  and  recruits;  conductors  of  the  Maryland  line  have  teen 
left  at  New  Windsor  [New  York] ;  has  received  no  answers  from 
right  and  left  divisions  in  reply  to  letters  sent.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  147 

1779.        Bayley,  Jacob.      Brig,  gen.,  Neiv    York  militia.      Newbury  [Vermont]. 
Oct.    19.  Instructions  to  Lieut.  John  Goulet.     Is  to  take  two  men  and  pro 

ceed  to  Canada;  capture  some  British  soldier;  deliver  him  to 
[Bayley]  or  the  commanding  officer  at  Upper  Coos  [New  Hamp 
shire]  ;  is  to  kill  no  person  except  in  self  defence  and  to  avoid 
disturbing  the  people.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

Enclosed  in  Goulet,  Jean,  Petition  to  George  Washington,  1781,  Jan. 

1779.  Continental   Congress,  Admiralty  Board.     [Philadelphia.]     Letter  to 
Nov.  10.  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [West  Point,  New  York].     Circum 
stances  render  it  necessary  that  the  three  frigates  ordered  to  South 
Carolina  should  sail  at  once.     Marine  Committee  Letter  Book. 

[1779.]      New  York,  British  Forces  at.     [New  York.]     Secret  information  [sent  to 
[Dec.]  Gen.   George  Washington,  Morristown,  New  Jersey].      Men-of- 

war  in  harbor:  Russell,  Capt.  [Sir  Francis  Samuel]  Drake;  Robust 
[Capt.  Phillips  Cosby];  Raisonable  [Capt.  Lord  Hervey];  Defy- 
ance,  Capt.  [John?]  Jacobs;  Europa,  [Vice]  Admiral  [Marriot] 
Arbuthnot;  Renown  [Capt.  J.  Henry?];  Roebuck,  [Capt.]  Sir 
Andrew  Hammond;  Romulus,  Capt.  [G.]  Gayton;  Rainbow  [Capt. 
H.  Trollope?];  Thames  [Capt.  ];  Perseus,  Capt.  [George  Keith] 
Elphingston;  ships  are  to  convoy  expedition  of  8000  men  under 
Sir  Henry  [Clinton]  and  [Charles,  Earl]  Cornwallis;  5000  go  to 
Virginia;  3000  to  "  Charlestown  "  [South  Carolina];  if  Charles 
ton  falls  Sir  Henry  [Clinton]  will  go  "home";  troops  are  the 
best  in  the  service;  regiments  are  the  7th.,  23d.,  33d.,  42d.,  54th., 
57th.,  Queens  Rangers  [Loyalists],  the  dismounted  legion,  Hes 
sian  Grenadiers,  "some  British  grenadiers  &  light  infantry"; 
"Capt.  [Major  Patrick]  Furguson  "  with  300  men  from  "New 
Cores  to  act  as  flanking  companies";  "Gen.  [Brig.  Gen. 
Cortlandt]  Skinner  I  believe  will  command  on  Staten  Island". 
2  pp.  F°. 

1780.  Continental   Congress,  Admiralty  Board.     [Philadelphia.]     Letter  to 
Feb.   15.  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Morristown,  New  Jersey].     Recent 

complaints  made  by  marine  prisoners  is  the  reason  for  requesting 
his  interference;  have  written  Col.  [John]  Beatty  concerning 
them;  wish  to  do  everything  in  their  power  to  alleviate  the  condi 
tion  of  these  prisoners;  requests  him  to  issue  orders  to  the  Com 
missary  General  [Beatty]  for  this  purpose.  Marine  Committee 
Letter  Book. 

1780.        Continental   Congress,  Admiralty  Board.     [Philadelphia.]     Letter  to 
Mar.  23.  Gen.    [George]    Washington    [Morristown,    New  Jersey].     Has 

received  his  letter  of  [March]  15th.  concerning  the  proposed  naval 
expedition  under  Maj.  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold;  had  doubted  the 
possibility  of  supplying  an  adequate  naval  force;  troops  also  being 
unavailable  the  whole  matter  has  been  dropped.  "Francis  Lewis 
Chr."  Marine  Committee  Letter  Book. 
Letter  "of  the  15th."  printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington.  6,484. 

1780.        Continental  Congress,  Admiralty  Board.     [Philadelphia.]     Letter  to 
May     6.  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Morristown,  New  Jersey].    By  direc 

tion  of  Congress  sends  him  two  pipes  of  best  "Maderia  Wine"; 
encloses  wagon  master's  receipt  for  same;  asks  if  the  two  pipes  sent 
him  at  Egg  Harbor  have  been  received.  "F.  Lewis  Chairman" 
Marine  Committee  Letter  Book. 


148  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1780.  DeWitt,  Thomas.  Capt.,  3d  Few  York  regiment.  "Camp  near  Morris- 
Jan,  -i.  town"  [New  Jersey.]  Letter  to  [Gen.]  George  Washington 
[Morristown].  Entered  the  service  early  in  1775;  has  been 
superseded  in  rank  as  enclosed  [paper]  will  show;  has  been 
referred  by  the  Board  of  War  [Richard  Peters,  Maj.  Gen.  Wil 
liam  Heath?  and  Col.  William  Grayson?]  to  [Washington];  if  lie 
cannot  be  granted  justice,  begs  for  "  dismission  "  from  the  army. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1780.        Flower,  Benjamin.     Col.,  artillery  and  artificers  regiment.     [Morristown? 

[Jan.]  New  Jersey.]  A  tabular  return  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington 

[Morristown].  Statement  from  muster  rolls  for  January  1780  of 
that  portion  of  the  regiment  enlisted  in  and  belonging  to  Penn 
sylvania;  gives  dates  at  which  terms  of  service  of  men  in  regi 
ment  expire;  particular  returns  given  for  Capt.  [Isaac]  Coren's 
company  of  artillery  and  Capt,  Nichol's  [Capt.  Noah  Nicholas's] 
formerly  Capt.  [Jesse]  Roe's  company  of  artillery  and  artificers. 
D.  S.  1  p.  324  x  5|  inches. 

1780.        Flower,  Benjamin.     Col.,  artillery  and  artificers  regiment.     [Philadelphia?] 
Feb.    22.  Return  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Morristown,  New  Jersey]. 

Tabular  statement  by  companies  of  that  portion  of  the  regi 
ment  raised  in  Pennsylvania;  officers  given:  Captains  I[saac] 
Coren,  Nichol  [Noah  Nicholas],  J[esse]  Roe,  N[athaniel]  Irish, 
T[homas]  Whiley  [Wylie],  J[ohn]  Jordan,  T[heophilus]  Parke, 
Lt.  H[enry]  Greer;  six  of  Roe's  company  have  been  doing 
department  duty;  Richard  Thdrnhill  by  consent  of  [Thomas] 
McKean,  Chief  Justice  [of  Pennsylvania]  has  left  his  employ 
ment.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New   York.     Setauket    [New  York]. 
Feb.  27.  Letter  to  John  Bolton.     Returned  from  New  York  last  night;  met 

several  "good  friends"  there;  late  news  sent  by  Col.  [Nathaniel?] 
Ramsey;  December  mail  came  on  Saturday  [Dec.  26th];  contin 
uance  of  war  indicated;  spirits  of  enemy  are  high;  the  ship 
Loyalist  is  about  to  sail  in  search  of  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry] 
Clinton;  ship  just  in  from  Jamaica;  large  fleet  with  dry  goods  etc. 
"dayly"  expected  from  "Urope";  also  merchantmen  from  other 
quarters;  [American]  prisoners  have  suffered  much;  hospital  ship 
burned  Thursday  [24th];  from  30  to  50  have  perished;  location 
of  British  troops  on  Long  Island;  "725"  [Caleb  Brewster]  has 
given  him  two  sails  and  twenty  "gives"  [blocks  and  tackle?]; 
they  will  be  forwarded.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  F°. 

1780.        [Culper,  Samuel  jr.]     Secret  agent  in  Nen<  York.     New  York.     [Letter  to 
[Mar.  3.]  John  Bolton.]     This  letter  was  written  with  invisible  ink  and  is 

illegible;  over  it  is  written  a  poem  of  five  verses,  entitled  "The 
Lady's  Dress.  A  Receipt";  poem  signed:  "S.  B."  2pp.  F°. 

[1780.]     Culper,  Samuel  jr.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     New  York.     Letter  to 

[Mar.  10.]  John  Bolton.     This  letter  was  originally  written  with  invisible 

ink  and  is  now  illegible.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Q". 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New   York.      Setauket    [New  York]. 

Mar.  1 1-13.  Letter  [to  John  Bolton?] .     Came  to  New  York  Dec.  26th ;  intended 

to  have  written  before;  explanations;  does  not  understand  why 

his  report  was  not  forwarded;  care  is  necessary,  for  war  will  not 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS  149 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel — Continued. 

Mar.  11-13.  be  over  for  a  longtime;  no  method  of  shortening  route  letters 

take;  "Heathcout  Muirson"  [American  spy]  isiii  Xe\v  York;  ap 
pears  loyal  to  America;  wishes  to  see  [Bolton];  danger  threatens; 
desires  him  to  come  no  farther  than  [Caleb  Brewster?]  tells  him; 
has  sent  news  by  Col.  [Nathaniel]  Ramsey  to  [Gen.  Washing 
ton];  no  prospect  of  peace;  only  two  [British]  regiments  are  in 
Xew  York;  most  of  troops  are  guarding  outposts;  enemy  has  vis 
ited  them  [Americans  in  Xew  York]  several  times;  [Americans] 
are  almost  helpless  from  lack  of  forage,  grain  and  beans;  300  de 
serters  have  come  to  Xew  York  during  the  winter;  all  for  lack  of 
money;  97  [American]  prisoners  taken  at  "Youngs  House"  [Feb. 
3,  1 780] ;  [Austin  Roe]  returned  from  [Xew  York]  last  night  with 
blanks  [letters  written  with  invisible  ink]  for  [Gen.  Washing 
ton]  ;  encloses  them  with  [Xew  York]  papers;  papers  say  "  Wood- 
berry  of  Conn."  burned  the  prison  ship;  nothing  heard  from 
Sir  H[enry]  Clinton;  reported  that  debates  [in  Parliament]  are 
fiercer;  duels  are  being  fought;  Scotland  ready  to  take  vengeance 
on  the  Ministry ;  has  some  ' '  saltpeter ' '  he  desires  to  sell  for  ' '  hard 
money ' ' ;  enemy  have  demanded  1000  cords  of  wood  from  ' '  South 
Town"  [Long  Island];  all  wood  near  by  to  be  cut  for  them; 
fears  2000  men  will  be  placed  in  [Setauket]  and  communication 
cut  off;  "  C[aleb]  Brewster  must  come  on  the  25  instant."  A.  L.  S. 
6  pp.  Q°. 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New   York.     Setauket    [Xew  York]. 
Mar.  13.  Letter  to    "721"     [John    Bolton].     Encloses    blank    from    723 

[Samuel  Culper  jr.]  with  newspapers;  English  papers  report 
that  debates  in  Parliament  are  increasing  in  violence;  position  of 
Lord  Littleton,  [William  Henry,  Baron  Lyttelton]  and  Lord 
Charles  Gordon;  expects  copies  of  late  English  papers  on  24th. 
A.  L.  S.  "722"  [Culper].  1  p.  Q°. 

[17SO.]      Culper,  Samuel  jr.     Secret  agent  in  Neiv   York.     Letter  to  John  Bolton. 
\\&r.  28.  This  letter  was  written  with  invisible  ink  and  is  now  illegible. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 

[1780.]      Scamrnel,  Alexander.     Col.  and  adj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     [Xew  Wind- 
[Mar. ]  sor?  Xew  York.]     A  tabular  return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington, 

Xew  Winsor].  Re-enlisted  men  of  1st  and  2d  Maryland  bri 
gades;  of  brigades  of  [Brig.  Gen.  Peter]  Muhlenberg  and  [Brig. 
Gen.  Charles]  Scott;  names  of  regiments  given,  also  number  of 
men  and  amount  of  bounty.  D.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  Xeic    York.     "Setacket"   [Setauket, 
Apr.    5.  Xew  York.]     Letter  to  John  Bolton.     High  winds  delayed  meet 

ing  with  "725"  [Caleb  Brewster] ;  little  news  through  [Samuel 
Culper  jr.]  from  Xew  York;  considers  him  blameworthy  and 
neglectful;  expedition  is  on  foot  to  relieve  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry] 
Clinton  at  Carolina;  was  to  have  gone  the  3d;  consisted  of  Vol 
unteers  of  Ireland  under  Brig.  Gen.  [Francis,  Lord]  Rawdon, 
Queen's  Rangers  under  [Lt.]  Col.  [John  Graves]  Simcoe,  42d 
regt.  under  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Thomas]  Stirling,  2500-3000  troops  in 
all;  evacuation  of  Xew  York  probable;  some  say  that  troops  are 
going  to  Virginia;  dangerous  going  to  Xew  York  because  of  refu 
gees;  he  [(Ten.  Washington]  should  do  something  for  the  South. 
A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q". 


150  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

17SO.        Culper,   Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New    York.     "  Setacket"    [Setauket, 
A]>r.  IS.  New  York.]      Letter  to  John  Bolton.      Encloses  three  blanks: 

goes  [to  New  York]  tomorrow;  returns  [23d];  will  write  fully; 
no  information  now.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     "Stacket"  [Setauket,  New 
Apr.  18.  York.]     Letter  to  John  Bolton.     Encloses  blank  [from  Samuel 

Culper  jr.]  just  received;  goes  [to  New  York]  tomorrow,  return 
ing  [23d];  will  write  fully;  wishes  to  see  him;  "An  embarcatioii 
of  two  Regt  is  about  taking  Place  said  bouid  to  Quebeck". 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1780.        Culper,   Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New    York.     "Setacket"    [Setauket, 
Apr.  23.  New  York.]     Letter   [to  John   Bolton].     Neglect  of  Culper  jr. 

mentioned;  will  attend  meeting  of  "us  three"  [Culper,  Culper 
jr.  and  Bolton]  on  May  1st;  has  just  returned  from  New  York;  per 
son  from  Canada  has  come  to  New  York ;  reports  are  that  Cana 
dian  expedition  will  soon  leave  if  "your"  [Washington's]  move 
ments  do  not  prevent;  troops  for  the  south  left  heavy  baggage 
behind;  are  to  return  after  subjugating  South  Carolina;  [Culper 
jr.]  has  learned  that  20  [British]  ships  were  lost  at  Jamaica;  20 
[French]  "  Sail  of  the  Line,"  150  transports  and  20,000  men  left 
Brest,  destination  unknown;  American  forces  said  to  consist  of 
6000  regulars,  "4000  militia  &  other  vagabonds,"  two  or  three 
"  small  frigits  "  also.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1780.        [Mersereau,    John.]     Secret  agent   near  Neiv    York.     [Piscataway,   New 
[May  6.]  Jersey.]   Information  respecting  Staten  Island  [sent  to  Gen.  George 

Washington,  Morristown,  New  Jersey].  Gives  location  of 
redoubts,  with  number  and  weight  of  cannon  and  stations  of 
different  regiments.  Note  by  Washington:  "  N.  B.  The  Flag-staff  - 
Works  on  the  Bank — &  Cherry  redoubt  are  near  together.  No.  1, 
2,  &3  are  also  near  together  at  the  watering  place. "  Endorsed 
by  Washington:  "Intelligence  from  Mersereau  reed.  6th.  May 
1780."  A.  D.  1  p.  Q". 

1780.       Mersereau,  John.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     "Piscatatua"  [Piscata- 
May  10.  way,  New  Jersey.]     Letter  to  Gen.    [George]  Washington,  Mor- 

iristown,  New  Jersey.'  The  ship  Russell  has  gone  out  the  [Sandy] 
Hook;  rumor  of  French  fleet  has  caused  uneasiness  among  [the 
British];  hopes  to  hear  something  tomorrow  night;  will  dili 
gently  comply  with  his  request.  Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"Mersereau  10th.  May  1780  ".  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

[1780.]       Amicus  Reipublicae.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     Information  [sent  to 
May  17.  Gen.  George  Washington,  Morristown,  New  Jersey].     Disposition 

and  number  of  [British]  troops;  location  and  armament  of  redoubts 
and  condition  of  supplies;  movement  of  troopsetc.  given.  Endorsed 
by  Washington:  "Through  Mersereau  17th.  May  1780".  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  Q°. 

[1780.]      [Mersereau,  John.]     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     [Piscataway?     New 
[May  20.]  Jersey.]     Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Morris- 

town,  New  Jersey].  Frigate  Pearl  from  Europe  has  brought 
despatches  to  [Lt.  Gen.]  Sir  Henry  Clinton  of  sailing  of  a 
[French]  fleet  from  Brest;  orders  to  prepare  for  their  reception 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  151' 

[1780.]       [Mersereau,  John.] — Continued. 

[May  20.]  have  been  issued;  gives  details  of  construction  of  various  breast 

works  now  erecting;  independent  companies  guard  the  city;  the 
regulars  are  on  the  outposts;  sloops  and  schooners  loaded  with 
stone  have  gone  down  to  [Sandy]  Hook;  will  be  sunk  in  the 
channel  on  appearance  of  enemy;  frigate  Galatea  is  the  prin 
cipal  ship  in  the  harbor;  on  arrival  of  [Rear]  Admiral  [Thomas, 
Lord]  Graves,  the  British  Navy  here  will  be  superior  to  the  fleet 
now  approaching;  the  Russell  has  gone  on  a  cruise  with 
impressed  crew;  fort  at  Brooklyn  is  being  strengthened;  suspi 
cions  of  the  French  fleet  coming  here  have  caused  despatches  to 
Clinton  to  take  Charleston,  [South  Carolina,]  garrison  it,  and 
send  rest  of  troops  [to  New  York];  if  storming  fails  he  is  to 
return  with  his  whole  force.  Endorsed  by  Washington :  ' '  Thr<  >ugh 
Mersereau  20th.  May  1780."  A.  D.  2pp.  Q'J. 

[1780.]     New    York,    British    forces     at.     Secret    information    [sent    to    Gen. 
[May  27. '.']  George  Washington,  Morristown,   New  Jersey].     Eight  or  ten 

ships  with  three  thousand  men  have  left  for  Canada;  7000  men 
remain;  4000  fit  for  service;  east  channel  is  blocked;  30  ships 
ready  to  be  sent  there;  block-house  near  Bulls  ferry  has  two  cannon 
and  300  men;  ships  have  gone  up  North  River  to  Tappen;  flat 
bottom  boats  went  to  Staten  Island  Saturday  [26th]  on  way  to 
Brunswick  [New  Jersey];  expects  to  have  important  information 
on  Wednesday  next  [May  31st].  Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"  Through  V-D.  26th.  May  1780".  1  p.  Fu. 

[1780.]     [Mersereau,  John.]    Secret  agent  near  Neiv  York.    [New  York.]    Informa- 
[May  27.]  tion  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Morristown,  New  Jersey]. 

About  27  vessels  are  to  be  sunk  [in  channel  at  Sandy  Hook] ; 
work  on  batteries  is  being  rushed;  pickets  have  been  extended 
to  Corlaer's  Hook;  reports  that  a  chain  of  batteries  from  Bunker 
Hill  to  East  River  is  to  be  erected;  ill-success  at  Charleston  has 
dampened  spirits  of  [the  British]  politicians;  reports  are  that  Sir 
Henry  [Clinton]  will  raise  the  siege  and  come  [to  New  York] ; 
mentions  men-of-war  and  privateers  from  West Indies  arriving  with 
French,  Spanish  and  American  prizes;  37th  and  44th  and  one 
Hessian  regiment  were  prevented  by  some  obstacle  from  sailing 
for  Quebec  last  Saturday;  36  sail  are  at  [Sandy]  Hook;  the 
ship  Blenheim  is  to  sail  for  England;  Hook  batteries  are  being 
strengthened;  prisoners  amount  to  380;  part  have  been  removed 
from  the  Sugar  House  to  North  Church;  4  prison  ships,  the 
Hunter,  Falmouth,  Jersey  and  another  are  in  North  River;  if 
[prisoners]  are  not  removed  before  the  heat  of  summer,  great 
numbers  must  perish;  is  in  a  fair  way  to  obtain  a  state  of  the 
[British]  regiments  here;  is  only  too  glad  to  render  service  by 
this  information  as  long  as  personal  hazard  is  not  great;  will 
do  best  that  can  be  done  in  whatever  post  is  assigned  them. 
Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Through  Mersereau  reed.  27th.  May- 
1780".  A.I).  2pp.  F". 

1780.        Gouvion,     [Jean    Baptiste    Obrey   de. ]      Lt.   col.,    engineers,    Continental 
May  30.  army.     Morristown  [New  Jersey].     "A   return  of  the    prepara 

tions  to  be  made"  [for  operations  against  New  York].  700 
sleepers  needed  for  mortars;  3200  planks;  6000  fascines;  300,000 


152  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

17SO.        G-ouvion,  [Jean  Baptiste  Obrey  de.] — Continued. 

May  30.  picquets;   11,000   gabions:    10,000  spades;   axes  etc.;    J   of   above 

is  sufficient  if  work  is  begun  at  once.  A.  I).  S.  Endorsed  by 
Robt.  H.  Harrison:  "Colo.  Gouvion's  Estimate  of  Gabions  etc. 
May  30,  1780".  1  p.  F°. 

1780.         [Aniicus  Reipublicae.]     Secret  agent  in  Xeic  York.     Information  [sent 
June  1.  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Morristown,  Xe\v  Jersey].     Secret 

expedition  into  Jersey  is  forming;  advises  particular  watchfulness 
in  Bergen  county;  a  person  in  Commissary  Department,  [Conti 
nental  Army]  has  ordered  £150,000  of  counterfeit  money  to  con 
ceal  his  embezzlements;  reports  state  that  Sir  Henry  Clinton  has 
stormed  and  taken  Charleston;  American  loss  given  at  900;  [Maj.  ] 
Gen.  [Benjamin]  Lincoln  and  his  army  of  6000  men  are  captured, 
as  is  Governor  [John]  Rutledge  and  five  general  officers;  is  made 
out  as  a  great  naval  victory;  [James]  Rivington  considers  this 
the  greatest  feat  since  commencement  of  the  rebellion;  a  merchant 
fleet  will  soon  sail  for  Charleston;  there  will  be  no  convoy  to 
speak  of  as  no  men  of  war  can  be  spared;  gives  names  of  men-of- 
war  in  harbor  at  present;  14  privateers  sailed  last  week  from  this 
port;  anxiety  concerning  French  fleet  has  disappeared;  reports 
are  that  17  French  ships  of  the  line  are  in  Brest  channel;  since 
surrender  of  Charleston,  prices  of  English  goods  have  risen;  warns 
against  Abraham  Bogart;  is  a  British  informer;  one  of  "our 
friends"  has  been  sent  to  provost;  fear  of  becoming  detected  pre 
vents  information  becoming  as  efficient  as  it  otherwise  might. 
Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Through  Mersereau  1st.  June  1780". 
A.  L.  4  pp.  Q". 

[1780.]     McCasky, .     [Springfield?  New  Jersey.]    Information  [given  to  Gen. 

[June  1?]  George  Washington,  Morristown,  New  Jersey].     Nineteen  ships 

have  left  [New  York]  and  are  at  [Sandy]  Hook;  two  regiments 
and  606  men  of  [Lt.  Col.  John  Graves]  Simcoe's  corps  [Queen's 
Rangers]  are  aboard;  refugees  also;  said  to  be  going  no  farther; 
[Lt.  Col.  Francis,]  Lord  Rawdon  is  in  New  York  and  indisposed; 
not  over  5000  troops  in  and  around  New  York;  foraging  expedi 
tions;  troops  on  Long  Island  preparing  for  [Lt.  Gen.  Wilhelm 
Baron  von]  Knyphausen.  1  p.  F°. 

1780.        Continental  Congress,   Committee  of  Co-operation.     "Headquarters" 
June  2.  [Morristown,  New  Jersey.]     Tabular  statement   of   militia   and 

supplies  requested  from  the  States;  apportionment  of  militia,  beef, 
flour,  ruin  etc.  with  directions  regarding  transportation  of  sup 
plies  and  asseml  >ling  of  militia.  ' '  True  copy  A.  C.  Brahser  Secy ' ' . 
Endorsed:  "  For  General  Washington"  -pp.  F". 

[1780.]     New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Secret  Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
[June  4?]  Washington,  Morristown,  New  Jersey] .     7000  British  troops  in  the 

city;  "the  whole  dran  from  the  line";  1500  "Melisha"  will 
fight;  no  late  news  from  Charleston  [South  Carolina];  Americans 
doubt  that  it  has  fallen;  new  [British]  post  established  at  Eliza- 
bethtown;  purpose  is  to  draw  Americans  that  way,  thus  allowing 
reenforcements  to  slip  into  New  York;  no  troops  returned  from 
Charleston;  10  vessels  are  in  the  harbor;  12  are  sunk  in  the  Nar 
rows;  300  men  wounded  at  Elizabeth  [New  Jersey]  have  returned; 
line  of  works  from  "Curies  buck"  [Corlaer's  Hook]  to  North 
River  is  completed.  1  p.  F". 


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F17SO.]     Dickson,  James.     Deserter  from  "  The  Guards".     [Springfield,  New  Jer- 

[.fnnelo.]  sey.]     Examination.     Complete  brigade  of  Guards  has  arrived; 

17th.  dragoons,  22d.,  37th.,  57th.  infantry,  and  [New]  Jersey  Vol 
unteers  [commanded  by  Lt.  Col.  Abraham  Van]  Buskirk;  two  bat 
talions  "Anspach"  ;  position  of  troops  and  defenses;  no  militia  or 
refugees  present;  three  days  provisions  issued;  projected  bridge 
not  yet  begun.  1  p.  Q°. 

[1780.]      Lasick,  Ludwig.     British  prisoner.     [Springfield,  New  Jersey.]     Exami- 
[,)  nne  Iti.]  nation.     Left  Staten  Island  yesterday;  was  in  same  company  as 

[  ]  Innesly,  [  ]  Clausen  and  [  ]  Hutchinson;  knows 

nothing  of  intent  to  steal  horses  or  enlist  men  [in  New  Jersey] ; 
meant  to  return  to  New  York  in  three  or  four  weeks;  a  girl 
belonging  to  Abraham  Veal  fed  them  yesterday;  Innesly  was 
often  "in  and  out"  of  their  hiding  place.  1  p.  Q°. 

1 780.  Allen,  John.  Prisoner,  43d  regiment,  British  army.  [Springfield,  New 
June  16.  Jersey.]  Examination.  Gives  number  of  regiments  in  his  bri 

gade;  "Gen"  [Lt,  Col.  John?]  Le land  in  command;  privations  of 
[British]  Army;  only  officers  have  tents;  no  knapsacks;  location 
of  [English]  troops;  knows  nothing  of  the  foreigners;  only  8-10 
wagons  in  store;  bridges  are  nearly  completed. 

Beeves,  Richard.  Prisoner,  43d  regiment.  [Springfield.]  Examina 
tion.  ' '  Same  account ' ' . 

Anderson,  Samuel.  Prisoner,  43d  regiment.  [Springfield.]  Examina 
tion.  "  Same  account ".  1  p.  F°. 

1780.  Scammell,  Alexander.  Col.  and  adj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  "Head 
.June  20.  Quarters  near  Short-hills"  [near  Springfield?  New  Jersey.]  A 

tabulated  return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington].  Killed,  wounded, 
missing  and  deserted  since  6th.  inst.  from  the  following  brigades: 
1st.  and  2d.  Pennsylvania;  [Brig.  Gen.  Edward]  Hand's;  [Brig. 
Gen.  William]  Maxwell's;  1st.  and  2d.  Connecticut;  [Brig.  Gen. 
John]  Stark' s  and  the  brigade  of  the  [Commander-in-chief's] 
' '  Guards  " ;  50  wounded,  13  missing,  20  deserted.  D.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1780.  [AmicusReipublicae.]  Secret  agent  in  New  York.  Information  [sent  to 
June  24.  Gen.  George  Washington,  near  Springfield,  New  Jersey].  On  Fri 

day  [June  23d.]  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry]  Clinton  reached  Sandy 
Hook  with  5000  men;  has  left  63d.,  64th.,  and  71st.  regiments  at 
Charleston;  by  last  account  [Charles,  Lord]  Cornwallis,  had  pene 
trated  to  Camden,  North  Carolina;  merchants  are  preparing  to  ship 
goods  southward;  Clinton's  forces  have  gone  up  the  North  River 
with  main  body  leaving  Queen's  Rangers  and  one  Hessian  Regi 
ment  only  on  [Staten  Island] ;  AVest  Point  is  said  to  be  their  object; 
are  confident  of  success;  advises  caution  in  communicating;  there 
are  enemies  among  our  friends;  a  whale  boat  on  4th.  inst.  fur 
nished  a  fishing  Jjoat  from  New  York  Avith  provisions  and  turned 
over  some  British  prisoners  captured  at  "Stoney  Point";  will 
forward  accurate  account  of  state  of  Navy  in  a  few  days;  names 
ships  in  harbor:  Russell,  Europa,  Renown,  Iris,  and  two  frigates; 
consternation  before  the  fleet  appeared  was  great;  76th.  High 
land  Volunteers  was  only  regiment  in  town  and  citizens  were 
paraded  and  armed;  since  receiving  written  message  will  send 
information  by  every  opportunity;  requests  that  mention  Jje  made 
in  next  note  of  points  on  which  information  is  desired;  requests 
that  he  sign  all  his  letters  C.  D.  A.  L.  4  pp.  Q°. 


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CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 


1780.        Amicus  Beipublicae.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     Information  [sent  to 
June  28.  Gen.  George  Washington,  Ramapo,  New  Jersey].     No  news  since 

enemies'  North  River  expedition;  troops  now  in  town  are  barely 
sufficient  to  police  the  city;  the  Russell,  Europa,  Kenoirn,  Iris, 
and  two  or  three  frigates  are  the  principal  British  ships  now  in 
harbor;  hopes  he  will  secure  some  of  the  merchant  vessels  that 
sail  for  Charleston  in  a  very  few  days;  disturbances  in  Ireland 
over  trade  laws;  cry  for  peace  in  Parliament  is  still  heard;  rumors 
that  the  British  have  lost  their  supremacy  in  the  West  Indies; 
18  Spanish  ships  of  the  line  and  10,000  troops  are  coming  to  co 
operate  with  the  French  in  those  islands;  a  fleet  is  fitting  out  in 
England  under  Rear  Admiral  [Thomas,  Lord]  Graves,  to  pursue 
"  Mons.  de  Ternay  "  [Charles  Louis  d'Arsae,  Chevalier  deTernay] 
now  at  Brest  [France]  with  8  sail  of  the  line  and  6000  troops, 
intended  for  America;  false  rumors  concerning  Holland;  defeat 
in  Carolina  [Charleston]  has  disheartened  the  people;  several 
have  refused  to  act  [as  informers]. 

June 29-30.  Something  has  happened;  rumor  that  Holland  and  Russia  have 

entered  into  an  offensive  and  defensive  treaty;  the  27  vessels  to  be 
sunk  in  the  channel  1J  miles  outside  of  Sandy  Hook  are  held  in 
readiness;  carpenters  are  busy  on  the  King's  ships;  some  big  enter 
prise  is  underway;  500  wagons  have  crossed  from  Long  Island  to 
New  York;  troops  now  at  Staten  Island  are  82d.  Hessian  regi 
ment,  [Lt.  Col.  Abraham  Van]  Buskirk's  and  [Lt.  Col.  Thomas?] 
Barton's  provincial  corps  and  [Major  Charles]  Stewart's  cavalry; 
stone  barn  at  Decker's  ferry  fortified  for  cannon;  60  men  from 
[Van]  Buskirk's  regiment  to  hold  it  as  an  advance  post;  all 
quiet;  channel  of  communication  once  settled  will  report  weekly; 
begs  caution  lest  discovery  follow.  A.  L.  S.  5  pp.  Q°. 

[1780.]       [Amicus  Beipublicae.]    Secret  agent  in  New  York.    Information  [sent  to 
[JuneoO.]  Gen.  George  Washington,  Ramapo,  New  Jersey].     Since  [fore 

going]  dispatches  all  boats  that  were  to  have  been  sunk,  with  all 
men-of-war  except  one,  have  been  drawn  near  the  city  and 
anchored  near  the  Narrows;  the  [British]  Army  is  at  Westchester 
[New  York,]  and  is  to  move  to  Tarry  town.  A.  L.  1  p.  12°. 

1780.        Knox,  Henry.     Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.     "  Camp  Preakenis  "  [Preak- 
July     3.  ness]  New  Jersey.     A  tabular  statement  [to  Gen.  George  Wash 

ington,  Preakness].    Artillery  stores  wanted  for  cooperation  [with 
French  forces];  quantity  of  powder  and  different  size  shot  re 
quested;  note  of  quantities  on  hand  at  different  places;  remarks 
concerning  a  previous  estimate.     D.  S.     3  pp.     Q°. 
In  handwriting  of  Major  Samuel  Shaw. 

1780.        Continental   Congress,  Admiralty  Board.     [Philadelphia.]     Letter  to 
July   11.  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Preakness,  New  Jersey].     Has  re 

ceived  his  letter  of  May  29th  by  Capt.  [  Abraham  C?]"  Vandyke"; 
latter  has  been  given  command  of  marines  on  the  "Continental 
Ship"  Saratoga;  asks  if  the  wine  sent  May  6th  has  been  received; 
on  the  18th  inst.  [June?]  Congress  directed  that  a  further  supply 
be  sent  Col.  [Ephrairn]  Blaine  for  [Washington's]  use;  arrange 
ments  have  been  made  to  execute  the  commission.  "F  Lewis  pr 
Order."  Marine  Committee  Lftt<  r  book. 


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1780.        Amicus  Reipublicae.     frcret  agent  hi  Nciv  York.     Information   [sent  to 
July   16.  Gen.  George  Washington,  Preakness,   New  Jersey].     No   atten 

tion  thus  far  paid  to  fire  ships  or  rafts;  new  fort  on  East  River  is 
built  on  estate  of  Anthony  Rutger;  another  lias  been  erected  on 
North  River;  "no  late  accts.  from  Southern  Army";  4000  troops 
said  to  have  been  demanded  for  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Yaughaii 
[Leeward  Islands?];  a  small  fleet  has  gone  there;  24  ships  to 
be  sunk  [in  Narrows];  desires  transmitter  of  this  news  to  send 
newspapers  that  effect  of  information  may  be  known.  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  Q». 

[1780.]      Amicus  Reipublicae.     Secret  agent  in  New   York.     Information  sent  to 
July  16-19.  (ten.  [George]   Washington,  "Head  Quarters"  [Preakness,  New 

Jersey.]  [Rear]  Admiral  [Thomas,  Lord]  Graves  arrived  [July 
13th]  with  flag-ship  London  and  five  ships  of  the  line;  [Vice] 
Admiral  [Marriot]  Arbuthnot  has  joined  him  off  Sandy  Hook; 
reported  that  Graves  detached  three  ships  on  way  over,  two  to  the 
West  Indies,  the  other  to  some  place  unknown;  Arbuthnot  has 
sent  letter  to  Chamber  of  Commerce  petitioning  for  assistance  in 
obtaining  seamen;  Chamber  authorized  an  embargo  and  about  400 
men  have  enlisted,  among  them  Capt.  [  ]  Coulthard  ' '  of  the 

ship  Watt";  he  commanded  in  the  battle  with  the  American  ship 
Trumbull;  four  British  regiments  are  stationed  at  Brooklyn;  Col. 
Edmund  Fanning's  corps  is  at  Lloyd's  Neck  [Long  Island]; 
"grand  fort"  is  being  strengthened;  when  complete  will  mount 
60  pounders  and  contain  5000  men;  situation  of  three  supporting 
redoubts  given;  description  of  camps  and  condition,  situation  etc. 
of  troops  on  Staten  Island;  among  others  [Lt.  Col.  Thomas]  Bar 
ton's  and  [Lt.  Col.  Abraham  Van]  Buskirk's  regiments;  Governors 
Island  is  deserted  and  one  regiment  is  at  Powles  [Paulus]  Hook ; 
impossible  to  obtain  exact  state  of  garrison  here;  provisions  are 
plenty;  forage  is  scarce;  gives  quantities  at  different  places;  fuel 
is  also  plentiful.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Q°. 

17SO.        New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen.    George 
July  IS.  Washington,  Preakness,  New  Jersey].     Troops  that  came  from  the 

South  with  [Lt.  Gen.]  Sir  Henry  [Clinton]  are:  Hessians,  Guards, 
and  [Lt.  Col.  John  Graves]  Simcoe's  Rangers,  in  all  5000  men;  "old 
Knyphowsen  "  [Wilhelm  Baron  von  Knyphausen]  has  6000  men 
at  Elizabethtown;  troops  in  and  about  the  city  now  amount  to 
about  13,000;  [Rear]  Admiral  [Thomas,  Lord]  Graves  has  six 
ships  and  700  men;  [Vice]  Admiral  [Marriot]  Arbuthnot  has 
joined  him  with  six  other  ships;  both  are  waiting  for  the  French 
fleet;  ships  and  men  are  in  fine  condition;  spirits  much  raised  by 
the  arrival  of  the  fleet;  following  vessels  named :  London,  Royal 
Oak,  Uropia  [£urop«],  Russell,  Robust,  Renown,  Romulus,  Rainboic; 
four  unnamed.  2  pp.  Q". 

[1780.]       [Mersereau,  John.]    Secret  agent  near  New  York.     [Piscataway?  NewJer- 
[July  is.]  ^y-]     Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Preakness, 

New  Jersey].  5000  [British]  troops  under  marching  orders;  50 
transports  are  taking  wood  and  water  aboard;  condition  of  fortifi 
cations;  no  attack  on  Canada  expected;  [British]  reverses  in  West 
Indies;  no  London  newspaper  allowed  to  circulate  in  New  York; 
vessels  to  be  sunk  are  at  the  [Sandy]  Hook.  A.  L.  1  p.  Q°. 


156  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1780.        Amicus  Reipxiblicae.     Secret  agent  in  Netr  York.     Information  [sent  to 
July   19.  Gen.  George  Washington,    Preakness,    New   Jersey].      Nothing 

published  as  to  arrival  of  [Rear]  Admiral  [Thomas,  Lord]  Graves; 
French  fleet  of  seven  ships  at  Rhode  Island;  British  fleet  said  to 
sail  to-day  in  pursuit;  5000  French  "Naturalists"  [natives]  on 
the  French  fleet;  army  under  [Lt.  Gen.]  Sir  Henry  Clinton  is 
embarking;  destination  unknown;  Major  [Samuel?]  Hayes  cap 
tured  yesterday  by  a  party  under  guidance  of  Major  [  ]  Ward's 
son;  three  ATessels  have  arrived  from  England  with  merchandise; 
captured  French  East  Indiamen  expected;  size  of  [Vice]  Admiral 
[Marriot]  Arbuthnot's  fleet;  great  things  expected  of  it;  distracted 
condition  of  British  Empire;  death  of  Sir  Charles  Hardy;  is  suc 
ceeded  by  Admiral  Francis  Geary  as  commander  of  channel  fleet; 
much  expected  of  [Rear]  Admiral  [Thomas,  Lord]  Graves. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q". 

1780.       Littel  D.     Secret  agent  near  Xeir  York.     Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 

July  21-25.  Washington,  Preakness,  New  Jersey].  Troops  embarking  are: 

22d.,  38th.,  42d.,  43d.,  and  57th.  regiments,  forming  [  ]  E wen's 
brigade;  one  battalion  of  "The  Guards",  7()th.  Scotch  regiment, 
[Lt.  Col.  John  Graves]  Simcoe's  [Queen's]  Rangers  and  two  Hes 
sian  regiments  forming  Maj.  Gen.  Edward  Matthew's  brigade 

July  22.  Progress  of  embarkation;  aim  of  expedition;  ships  Amplntry  [Amplii- 
frite']  and  two  galleys  for  a  convoy;  GaUetier  [Galatea]  preparing 
to  sail  southward. 

July  23.  Ships  ('oinnielia  \_Cameleon~\  and  RicJtmond  have  arrived;  latter  to  go  to 
Rhode  Island;  French  fleet  reported  as  "safe  mored"  at  Point 
' '  Judah ' '  [Judith] ;  Col.  Ethan  Allen  said  to  have  received  a  com 
mission  from  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry]  Clinton;  has  certainly  been 
in  New  York;  may  be  a  spy;  vessels  in  harbor  are:  Blonde, 
Cameleon,  Lord  Townsend  and  Sea  Horne;  Cameleon  and  Richmond 
brought  flve^  prizes  from  "pertomuk"  [Potomac  River?]. 

July  24-25.  Hessians  in  Col.  [  ]  Weldenberg's  brigade  and  most  of  the  Anspachers 
have,  "saled  through  Hellgate  and  are  to  Rendevous  at  White 
Stone"  [Flushing,  Long  Island];  10,000  men  at  work;  French 
frigate  reported  as  captured;  "Monsr  Letuche"  [Louis  Rene  Vas- 
sor,  Vicompte  de  La  Touche-Treville]  was  commander;  ordnance 
to  be  taken  on  expedition.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q". 

Littel  D  was  the  nom  de  plume  used  by  John  Vanderhovern  when  giving 
intelligence  to  Washington  through  a  third  party. 

[1780.]      Littel  D.     Secret  agent  near  Xeir  York.     Information  [sent  to  ("Jen.  George 
July  26.  Washington,  Preakness,  New  Jersey].     [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry] 

Clinton  has  just  gone  to  Long  Island;  sails  [for  Rhode  Island?] 
tomorrow;  the  ship  Blonde  has  run  on  the  rocks  at  Hell-gate;  4(i 
ships  with  four  convoys  are  going;  destination  is  the  French  fleet; 
reported  capture  of  "Monsier  Letuch  "  [Louis  Rene  Vassor,  Vi 
compte  de  La  Touche-Treville]  is  doubted;  encloses  rough  draft 
of  "works  about  the  town  " ;  Ainpliitrite,  Cameleon  and  two  galleys 
form  the  convoy.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  12". 

[1780.]     L[ittel]  D.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     Rough  sketch  of  Fortifications 
{July  26.]  of  New  York  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Preakness,  New 

Jersey].     A.  D.  S.     1  p.     F°. 

Accompanying  Littel  D.  to  (ieorge  Washington  17Mi,  July  20. 


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[1780.]       [Amicus  Reipublicae].     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     Information  [sent  to 

[July  26-31.]  Gen.    George  Washington,    Preakness,    New    Jersey].     Troops 

intended  for  Rhode  Island  have  disembarked;  extend  from  White 
Stone  [near  Flushing?,  Long  Island,]  to  Jamaica;  reenforcements 
sent  for  from  ?har'^ston;  militia  being  disciplined;  Commodore 
[  ]  Walsingham  has  joined  Admiral  [George  Brydges]  Rodney; 
they  are  to  attack  French  and  Spanish  fleets;  expect  reenforcement 
of  seven  ships;  all  quiet  in  New  York;  main  purpose  of  letter  is  to 
send  a  few  English  prints;  especially  the  "Memoire  Justiricaitefe 
of-  the  Court  of  London".  A.  L.  3  pp.  8°. 

1780.        Amicus  Reipublicae.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     Information   [sent  to 
Aug.     1.  Gen.  George  Washington,  Peekskill,  New  York].    Has  long  sought 

an  interview;  would  like  to  arrange  a  meeting  place  near  "the 
road  by  Burrot  Island";  has  heard  more  concerning  "this  Col. 
[Ethan]  Allen";  overheard  that  [Allen]  had  been  at  head-quar 
ters,  also  at  William  Smith's;  his  mission;  intelligence  regard 
ing  recent  changes  in  the  garrison  at  New  York;  fortifications; 
British  fleet  of  72  ships;  [Commodore]  Walsingham  has  joined 
the  British  fleet  in  West  Indies;  report  is  that  34  French  and 
Spanish  war  ships  with  250  transports  and  12,000  men  arecominu 
to  America  from  the  Indies;  "beware  of  one  Pool  a  spy".  A.  I,.  S. 
4pp.  Q°. 

1 7SO.        Culper,  Samuel  jr.     Secret  agent  in  Xeic  York.     Letter  to  Col.  [William] 
Aug.     6.  Floyed,  Brookhaven  [New  York].     Has  received  letter  by  [Aus 

tin]  Roe;  could  not  at  once  obtain  articles  desired;  will  send 
them  by  "next  conveyance".  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

This  letter  is  written  over  one  from  Culper  to  Bolton?  now  blurred  and  illegi 
ble.    The  earlier  letter  was  written  in  invisible  ink  and  covered  two  pages. 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret   agent   near   Xeir    York.     [Setauket,  New  York.] 
Aug.     7.  Letter  to  John  Bolton.     Has  received  letters;  owing  to  illness, 

sent  another  for  information;  obtained  letter  enclosed  from  Culper 
jr.;  encloses  also  best  obtainable  account  of  garrison  at  "Loyd 
Neck"  [Lloyd's  Neck  near  Oyster  Bay,  Long  Island];  location  of 
various  [British]  regiments;  is  going  [to  New  York]  soon;  will 
obtain  certain  things  there.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 

1780.         [Culper,  Samuel.]     Secret  agent  near  Xew  York.     [Setauket,  New  York.] 
Aug.     7.  Plan    of  fort  at   "Loyd  Neck"    [sent  to  John  Bolton].     A.  D. 

lp.     Qu. 

Accompanying  Culper,  Samuel,  Letter  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  7. 

1780.        New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
Aug.  12.  Washington,  Tappan,   New  York].     "Whole  army  is  returned 

from  the  east";  headquarters  at  Jamaica  [Long  Island];  secret 
expedition  is  preparing  to  ascend  North  River;  works  at  Brooklyn 
are  progressing  rapidly;  on  completion  will  send  plan;  secret 
expedition  to  ATirginia  planned;  5000  troops  going;  [Lt.  Col. 
John  Graves]  Simcoe's  regiment,  [Lt.  Col.  Abraham]  Buskirk's 
[Van  Buskirk's]  and  [Lt.  Col.  Thomas?]  Barton's  levies;  uncer 
tainty  of  convoy;  warning  against  "a  certain  LivyDun";  latter 
proposed  your  [Maj.  Benjamin  Tallmadge's?]  capture  to  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Abraham]  Skinner;  also  capture  of  Benjamin  Manning;, 
fuller  explanations  later.  2  pp.  F". 


158  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1  "SO.        Jacobs,  John.      Col.  commanding  brigade  of  MassrtclnlKftls  militia.     Butts 
Aug.  li'.  Hill   [Rhode  Island].      Return   [to   Maj.   Gen.   William  Heath, 

Newport,  R.  I.]  of  the  three  months  men.  Tabular  statement  of 
regiments  commanded  by  Colonels  Jacobs,  [  ]  How  and 

[  ]  Mitchel;    Lt.  [  ]   Nigh  at  Newport   in  charge  of 

wagons;  ("apt.  [  ]   Sparrow  is  acting  as  Brigade-major  and 

Lt.    [  ]Klles   has   charge   of  the   boats  at   Howland   Ferry. 

I>.  S.      1  ]i.     F°. 
Enclosed  in  Heath,  William,  Letter  to  George  Washington  17MO,  Aug.  13. 

17sO.        Heath,  William.     Maj.  yen.  Continental  army .     Newport  [Rhode  Island]. 
Aug.   13.  Letter   to    Gen.    [George]    Washington    [Tappan,    New    York]. 

When  he  wrote  yesterday  expected  to  join  [Washington]  in  a  few 
days;  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,]  Count 
[de]  Rochambeau  objects  to  him  leaving;  requests  that  he  signify 
to  the  Count  that  [Heath's]  presence  is  necessary  to  the  [Amer 
ican]  Army;  forwards  for  directions  proceedings  of  a  general 
court  martial;  culprits  are  Rhode  Island  men  who  jumped  their 
bounties;  [Thomas]  dishing  and  [Robert  Treat]  Paine,  a  com 
mittee  from  the  Massachusetts  Council,  have  represented  to 
Rochambeau  that  the  French  Commissaries  by  paying  for  supplies 
in  "hard  money"  will  render  it  impossible  for  American  Com 
missaries  to  purchase  supplies  with  paper  money;  greater  part  of 
a  provision  fleet  for  Quebec  has  been  captured  by  our  cruisers; 
encloses  papers  received  from  Col.  [John]  Allan  and  a  return  of 
militia  fortifying  at  Butts  Hill;  has  not  received  return  of  those 
employed  at  "Tommony  Hill"  [Tominy  Hill];  British  fleet 
remains  as  mentioned  in  last  letter.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed:  "Gen'l 
Heath.  Aug.  13,  1780.  Ansel.  17.  Intelligence  from  Halifax 
obtained  by  Col.  Allan — proceedings  sent  back."  3  pp.  Fu. 

17sO.        New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 

Aug.  13.  Washington,  Tappan,  New  York].     2000  men  ordered  to  be  in 

readiness  for  secret  expedition;  ships  are  to  go  with  expedition; 

"may  take  up  a  certain  Joseph  Duilva,  brother-in-law  to  John 

Compton".     1  p.     F°. 

17SO.        New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Mendham   [New  Jersey].     Secret  infor- 
Aug.  13.  mation   [sent  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Tappan,  New  York]. 

Cobble  Hill  mounts  7  guns;  fort  is  in  good  condition;  \  mile  dis 
tant  is  a  fort  with  5  guns;  Brooklyn  fort  mounts  26  guns,  11  on 
land  side;  35  guns  on  Governors  Island;  Brooklyn  fort  is  finished; 
is  a  square  with  four  bastions.  Endorsed  by  Washington :  ' '  Some 
Acct.  of  Brooklyn  Fort,  etc.  Long  Isld."  1  p.  8°. 

1780.        Continental   Congress,  Admiralty  Board.      [Philadelphia.]     Letter  to 
Aug.  14.  Gen.   [George]  Washington   [Tappan,  New  Jersey].     Have   re 

ceived  his  letter  of  "16th  instant"  [July?];  Capt.  John  Young, 
commanding  the  ship  Saratoga  sailed  yesterday  convoying  the 
"Honble  Henry  Laurens  P]sq  in  the  Mercury  Packet  a  few  Miles 
to  Sea";  expects  him  to  meet  the  ships  Trumnull  and  Deane 
within  the  capes  [May  and  Henlopen];  the  three  vessels  under 
senior  captain  James  Nicholson  are  to  cruise  for  14  days  in  -search 
of  the  division  of  the  French  squadron;  Capt.  Young  carries  letters 
to  the  French  commander.  Signed:  "Francis  Lewis  per  Order." 
Marine  Committee  Letter  Book. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  159 

1780.        Culper,   Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New    York.     Setauket    [New  York]. 
Aug.  16.  Letter   to   John   Bolton.      Returned    [from   New   York]    today; 

C[ulper]  jr.  will  continue  in  service;  little  news  in  New  York; 
Tories  are  dejected;  neutrality  of  European  powers  reported;  pro 
vision  ships  were  to  sail  yesterday  for  fleet  in  Gardiner's  Bay 
[eastern  extremity  of  Long  Island] ;  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir  Henry]  Clinton 
and  7000  men  are  in  readiness  to  move;  also  fleet  at  White  Stone 
.  [Long  Island] ;  rumor  that  2d  division  of  French  troops  has 
arrived;  [Gov.  William]  Tryon,  [Col.  James]  Patterson,  and 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Edward]  Mathews  [Matthews]  about  to  sail  for 
"Urope";  owing  to  illness  of  his  informant,  can  not  obtain  ac 
count  of  conditions  at  L[loyd's]  Neck  [near  Oyster  Bay,  Long 
Island] ;  will  send  newspapers  next  time;  reception  given  Clinton. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

1780.        Culper,   Samuel  jr.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     New  York.     Letter  [to 
Aug.  17.  John  Bolton].     Object  of  British  expedition  was  to  dispossess 

French  of  Rhode  Island;  list  of  regiments  for  another  possible 
expedition;  provisions  for  fleet.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Q°. 
Originally  written  with  invisible  ink  and  now  legible  only  in  part. 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New    York.     Setauket   [New   York]. 
Aug.  27.  Letter  to  John  Bolton.     Acknowledges  receipt  of  two  letters  and 

10  guineas;  has  been  ill  and  unable  to  inquire  about  enemy  near 
him;  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry]  Clinton  has  returned  to  New  York; 
gives  location  of  [Col.  Edmund]  Fanning' s  and  other  British 
regiments;  watchfulness  of  troops;  rumor,  but  no  visible  signs  of 
enemy  leaving  New  York;  continued  indignation  in  England; 
refugees  maintain  constant  communication  with  outsiders;  give 
much  paper  money  to  Tories;  hopes  to  give  more  information  as 
to  treacheries  soon;  sends  blank  from  C[ulper]  jr.;  will  deliver 
"yours  to  him";  "on  [September  2d]  let  [Caleb  B  re  \vster]  cross 
again".  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  F°. 

1780.        Brewster,    Caleb.      Capt-It.,    3d    Continental  artillery.      Fair  [field,    Con- 
Aug.  27.  necticut].     Letter  to  Major  Benjamin  Tallmadge,  Pound  Ridge 

[New  York].  Returned  from  the  island  [New  York]  on  25th; 
did  not  see  [Samuel]  Culper;  British  troops  are  thick  around 
Coram,  Setauket  and  other  places;  [Capt.  Jonathan?]  Glover 
and  [Lt.  Stephen?]  Hoyt  have  disarmed  the  refugee  boats  at 
"Drownmed's";  is  badly  in  need  of  another  boat;  Capt.  John 
Suttin  [Sutton?]  has  one  by  order  of  [Maj.  Gen.  Robert  Howe] 
that  is  public  property  and  Jabez  Fich  [Fitch]  has  one  or  two  at 
Horse's  Neck;  suggests  the  capture  of  British  officers  who  go  out 
every  day  with  the  hounds;  watches  them  from  "  Esqr.  Strong's" ; 
all  troops  have  come  from  the  eastward;  Sir  Henry  Clinton  has 
gone  to  New  York;  the  British  fleet  has  sailed  from  Gunner's 
Bay.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed:  "Augt.  27, 1780.  from  Culper  Senr." 
1  p.  F°. 

1780.        Continental  Congress,  Admiralty  Board.     [Philadelphia.]     Letter  to 
Aug.  31.  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Teaneck,  New  Jersey].    Has  received 

his  letter  of  15th;  Congress  has  ordered  the  ship  Saratoga  to 
cruise  with  the  Trumbull  and  Deane  in  search  of  the  French  fleet 
for  which  they  have  dispatches;  the  Confederacy  is  the  only  Con 
tinental  frigate  remaining  [at  Philadelphia];  she  is  unprepared 
for  present  service.  Marine  Committee  Letter  book. 
See:  Continental  Congress  to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  14. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  Xew  York.     Setauket  [Xew  York]- 
Sept.  1-5.  Letter  to  John  Bolton.    Has  sent  [Bolt on' s]  enclosure  to  C[ulper] 

jr.;  latter  had  not  the  counterpart  go  no  answer;  nothing  new  in 
New  York;  enemy  expect  an  attack;  no  further  news  before  the 
10th;  [Col.  Edmund]  Fanning' s  regiment  at  Lloyds  Neck;  [Lt. 
Col.  John  Graves]  Simcoe's  is  at  Oyster  Bay;  encampment  at 
Capt.  Nathan  Woodhull' s  and  Parson  [James]  Lyons's;  no  expec 
tation  of  leaving;  troops  seem  off  their  guard;  500  good  men 
could  capture  them  all;  if  attack  is  to  be  made  send  [Caleb 
Brewster]  on  night  before  and  he  [Culper]  will  advise  him  then; 
"Aiglai  Bgsyini"  [George  Howel]  of  Southampton  is  on  your 
shore  [Connecticut];  has  been  an  agent  of  enemy  for  along  time: 
refugees  continually  exchanging  paper  money  for  provisions  from 
Tories;  ' '  20  od  [d]  pounds  of  counterfeit  money ' '  so  used ;  [  ] 

Trowbridge,  an  intimate  of  John  Clark,  is  one  of  refugees;  money 
used  to  pay  colonial  taxes;  have  tried  to  persuade  Culper  to  help 
them;  enemy  collecting  forage;  it  will  be  scarce  the  coming  win 
ter;  [Lt.]  Col.  [Samuel]  Birch  remains  at  Setauket;  has  sent  for 
field  pieces;  "for  God's  sake  attack  them,  you'll  certainly  be 
successful  if  you're  secret";  "come  in  large  boats";  "pray  afford 
some  relief".  A.  L.  S.  5pp.  Q°. 

17SO.        Liittel    D.      Secret   agent    In    Xew    York.      Letter   to    John    H[endricks, 
Sept.  6.  Elizabethtown,  Xew  Jersey].     Secret  embarkation  of  5000  men 

planned;  "old  Lesley"  [Maj.  Gen.  Alexander  Leslie]  in  com 
mand;  troops  composing  expedition;  B[ond?]  an  "intermet" 
friend  of  Major  [Fred]  AlcKinsey  [McKenzie]  says  expedition  is 
against  Virginia;  is  ignorant  of  convoy;  hopes  to  inform  him  of 
it  later;  "transmit  this  to  his  Excellency  [Gen.  Washington]  as 
soon  as  possible."  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

[17SO.]      L.    J.     Secret  agent  near  Xew   York.     Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
[Sept.  6?]  Washington,  Hopper  House,  Bergen  county,  Xew  Jersey].     [Lt.] 

Gen.  [Sir  Henry]  Clinton  has  been  advised  to  land  7000  men 
at  Tappan;  object  is  to  cut  off  Gen.  [George]  Washington; 
[Clinton]  prefers  to  be  quiet  until  disturbances  cease  in  England; 
3000  troops  are  going  southward;  peace  with  "Speane"  talked 
of;  8000  troops  expected  from  England;  writer  desires  a  pass 
for  a  long  time;  "Right  five  lines  to  let  me  no  what  it  is  you  wish 
to  now  from  the  Brithes ' ' .  Endorsed :  ' '  Intelligence  from  L-J ' ' . 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q°. 

1780.         [Littel  D.]     Secret   agent    in  Xew    York.      Letter    [to   John    Hendricks, 
Sept.  7.  Elizabethtown,    Xew   Jersey].      Ship   with   Admiral    [Marriot] 

Arbuthnot  has  arrived;  "George  Webster"  says  they  were  fol 
lowed  by2d  Division  of  French  fleet;  latter  consists  of  eight  large 
ships;  on  this  news  ships  in  harbor  [of  Xew  York]  were  sent  out 
to  cruise;  the  ship  Galtilear  [Galatea']  will  sail  today,  if  possible; 
two  hundred  men  at  work  upon  her.  A.  L.  1  p.  8". 

1780.        Bayley,   Jacob.     Brig.   g<'n.,    Xew    York   militia.      Xewbury   [Vermont]. 
Sept.    7.  Letter  to  [Gen.]  George  Washington  [Steenrapie,  Xew  Jersey]. 

Capt.  [Clement]  Goslin  [Gosselin]  and  party  have  returned  from 
their  hazardous  tour;  will  deliver  information  in  person;  believes 
them  truthful;  thinks  no  time  should  be  lost  in  securing  upper 
Canada;  can  hardly  expect  to  take  Quebec  this  year;  occupation 


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1780.        Bay  ley,  Jacob — Continued. 

Sept.    7.  of  the  Three  River  districts  and  Montreal  will  secure  supplies  for 

a  Spring  campaign  against  Quebec;  passage  way  through  St.  John's 
could  lie  had  for  heavy  artillery;  can  keep  that  part  of  the  coun 
try  if  arms  for  the  inhabitants  can  be  found;  then  if  peace  comes 
will  have  some  claim  against  the  "Quebec  Bill";  present  is  the 
best  time  for  action;  every  support  for  an  army  is  here;  people 
are  free  to  advance  provisions  and  personal  services;  enemy  have 
small  parties  out  but  alertness  of  inhabitants  prevents  them  from 
doing  much  damage.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1780.        Mersereau,  John.      Secret   agent   near  Ne»'    York.       [Piscataway?      New 
Sept.  11.  Jersey.]     Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Hopper 

House,  Bergen  county,  New  Jersey].  No  movements  among 
enemy  since  last  letter;  they  remain  under  marching  orders; 
sends  newspapers  by  [  ]  FitzRandolph;  desires  some  news 

from  the  Southern  Army  and  of  Indians;  will  send  this  in  to  New 
York  by  FitzRandolph;  such  action  will  win  confidence  of  soldiers 
[in  New  York];  [British]  will  then  trust  him  [FitzRandolph] 
with  letters;  all  such  letters  will  be  shown  [Washington];  [sol 
diers]  wish  Philadelphia  papers  in  return  for  those  of  New  York. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F". 

1780.  L[ittel]  D.  Secret  agent  in  New  York.  Letter  [to  John  Hendricks,  Eliza- 
Sept.  25.  bethtown,  New  Jersey].  Conditions  remain  the  same  regarding 
[British]  expeditions;  troops  from  [Lt.  Col.  Thomas]  Barton's, 
[Lt.  Col.  Abraham  Van]  Buskirk's,  [Maj.  Gen.  James]  Robertson's 
and  [Lt.  Col.  John  Graves]  Simcoe's  corps  are  under  orders  to 
embark;  ship  Rainbou'  is  at  [Sandy]  Hook,  the  Renon-u  is  re 
fitting;  engineers  are  commanded  by  Capt.  [  ]  Smith?; 
[Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry]  Clinton  has  been  away  since  Friday 
[22d];  [Admiral  George  Brydges]  Rodney  was  with  him  at 
"Caniday's  house";  has  questioned  the  Admiral's  pilot,  who 
says  troops  and  fleet  are  bound  for  Roads  [Rhode]  Island;  uncer 
tainty  as  to  commanders  in  New  York,  or  for  the  expedition; 
[Maj.  Gen.  Alexander]  Lesley's  [Leslie's]  and  [Maj.  Gen.  Francis] 
Smith's  names  are  suggested.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F". 

17SO.        [LittelD.]    Secret  agent  in  New  York.    Letter  to  John  [Hendricks,  Kliza- 
Sept.  2H.  bethtown,    New   Jersey].       [Caleb]     B[rewster]    says    [British] 

troops  are  inarching  to  Red  Hook;  are  to  embark  tonight;  "Col" 
[Capt.  William?]  Morris's  corps  is  with  them;  all  carrying  in 
trenching  tools  as  well  as  ammunition;  Admiral  [George  Brydges] 
Rodney  has  ordered  four  ships  stationed  in  readiness.  A.  L. 
Ip.  Q". 

[17SO.  ]      New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Secret  information  [sent  to  (-Jen.  George 
[Sept.  27?]  Washington,   Robinson    House    near  West   Point].     "To   wach 

[Gen.  George]  Washington's  movements  &  let  me  know  if  he  is 
crossing  any  part  of  his  troops";  his  number;  to  have  somebody 
ready  to  come  off  the  instant  any  troops  get  in  the  boats;  "this 
is  a  coppy  of  Gl.  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir  Henry  Clinton's]  instructions". 
1  p.  Q". 

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162  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

[1780.]      Bayley,   Jacob.     Brly.  gen.,   New    York  militia.     [Newbury?    Vermont.] 
[Sept?]  Certificate  of  the  services  of  Lieut.  John  Goulet  and  Xoel  Belonge. 

By  order  of  [Gen.  George  Washington]  Goulet  has  entered  Canada 
four  times  and  Belonge  three  times-  for  information;  have  behaved 
with  "stability  to  the  United  States";  merit  esteem  of  all  Ameri 
cans;  are  now  on  the  way  to  join  their  regiments,  by  order  of 
Col.  [Moses]  Hazen.  A.  I).  S.  1  p.  Q". 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  Nen'    York.      Setauket    [New   York]. 
Oct.  8.  Letter  to  John  Bolton.    Has  received  his  letter  [of  Aug.  24th]  with 

enclosed  blank  written  on  poor  paper;  encloses  better;  [Ameri 
cans]  in  New  York  dread  [Brig.  Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold;  enemy 
embarking  slowly;  Culper  jr.  to  meet  him  [on  12th] ;  asks  [Bolton] 
also  to  come;  Capt.  Cornelius  Concklin  with  boats  crew  fell  into 
hands  of  refugees  near  Treadwells  Banks  [Long  Island] ;  Lt. 
[Ezra?]  Ketcham  "killed  dead";  fault  of  Abijah  Jospier  of  "Sea- 
tauket";  no  other  news.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 
Enclosed  in  Tallmadge,  Benjamin,  Letter  to  George  Washington  I7M),  Oct.  11. 

1780.        Tallmadge,  Benjamin.     Major,  2d  Continental  dragoons.     "Bedford  New 
Oct.    11.  Purchase"  [Kings  county,  New  York.]     Letter  to  Gen.  [George] 

Washington  [Preakness,  New  Jersey].  Encloses  a  letter  from 
C.  [Samuel  Culper];  contains  no  news;  [Benedict]  Arnold's 
conduct  since  reaching  New  York  has  frightened  correspondents 
so  that  they  do  not  transmit  news  as  immediately  as  heretofore; 
[Culper]  jr.  has  requested  an  interview  on  13th  hist;  does  not 
think  it  prudent  on  account  of  the  refugee  boats  along  shore;  has 
assured  C.  jr.  that  his  correspondence  is  unknown  to  all  but  him 
self  [Tallmadge];  if  [Washington]  thinks  the  interview  desirable 
will  meet  C.  jr.  at  any  time.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  <2". 

1780.        Littel  D.     »S'mr/  agent  in  Net'-  York.     Letter  to  John  H[endric]ks  [Eliz- 
Uct.    11.  abethtown,  New  Jersey].     [Caleb]  B[rewster]  reports  as  follows: 

Arms  of  city  militia  taken  and  shipped  on  fleet;  fifty  horse  from 
[Lt.  Col.  John  Graves]  Simcoe's  corps  go  with  expedition  [to 
Virginia];  same  troops  [as  previously  reported]  going;  exception — 
260  Yagers  in  place  of  Sinicoe's  infantry;  [Col.  Archibald]  McNab 
takes  160  set  of  cavalry  accoutrements  for  volunteers  which  one 
"who  calls  himself  Peter  Smith"  has  raised;  Smith,  [Maj.  Gen. 
Alexander]  Leslie  and  [Brig.  Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold  were  with 
Commander-in-chief  yesterday;  size  of  convoy  for  expedition 
unknown;  expedition  may  not  be  to  the  south  as  300  iron  stoves 
are  taken;  plans  changed  since  Arnold  came.  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Q". 

1780.        Amicus  Reipublicae.     Secret  agent  in  .New    York.     Information  [sent  to 
Oct.    13.  Gen.  George  Washington,  Preakness,  New  Jersey].     Rumor  that 

Silas  Deane  has  left  France  and  delivered  his  credentials  to  the 
British  Court;  [Henry]  Laurens,  has  been  captured  by  English 
on  his  way  to  Holland;  sent  to  England;  St.  Domingo  man-of-war 
captured  by  frigate  fear!;  "Cork  &  English  fleets  ....  hourly 
expected";  size  of  ships;  Admiral  [George  Brydges]  Rodney  to 
command;  certain  injured  vessels  to  return  to  England;  expedi 
tion  said  to  be  for  Virginia;  2400  men  going;  peace  with  Spain 
and  truce  with  France  said  to  have  been  made;  no  other  news  by 
the  packet;  no  time  to  write  more.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 


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17SO.        Littel  D.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     Letter  toJ[ohn]  H[endricks,  Eliz- 
Oct.    !.'>.  abeth,  New  Jersey].     Dangers  surrounding  Whigs  in  New  York; 

frequent  arrests;  difficulty  of  obtaining  news;  list  of  troops  going 
on  [Virginia]  expedition;  portions  of  corps  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [James] 
Robertson,  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Cortlandt?]  Skinner  and  Lt.  [Col.  Archi 
bald]  McNab;  none  of  [Lt.  Col.  John  Graves]  Simcoe's  are  to  go; 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Alexander]  Leslie  is  to  command;  Peter  Smith  and 
[Brig.  (Ten.  Benedict]  Arnold  has  been  with  [Leslie]  lately; 
Lefortune,  Renown  and  other  ships  will  constitute  the  convoy; 
destination  of  expedition  unknown;  [Admiral  George  Brydges] 
Rodney  has  both  Rhode  Island  pilots  and  southern  guides  with 
him;  Arnold  has  said  many  Tories  will  join  them;  Sinicoe  is  in 
command  at  Richmond  [Long  Island];  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Baron  Wil- 
helm  von]  Knyphausen  at  King's  Bridge;  [Maj.  Gen.  Francis] 
Smith  at  Staten  Island;  large  fleet  hourly  expected;  some  ships 
have  arrived;  refugees  hopeful;  Admiral  Rodney  expects  six 
large  ships;  one  of  94  guns  to  be  his  flagship  in  place  of  the 
Sandwich.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q". 

[17SO.  ]      Littel  D.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     Letter  [to  John  Hendricks,  Eliza- 
Oct.  Hi.  bethtown,  New  Jersey].     The  [British]  fleet  has  dropped  down 

to  Sandy  Hook;  the  Terrible  and  two  other  ships  are  repairing 
at  New  York;  six  thousand  soldiers  on  the  fleet;  more  constantly 
arriving;  all  but  "Wigs"  [Whigs]  are  in  great  spirits;  is  in  urgent 
need  of  money;  will  send  no  more  news  till  he  gets  some;  is 
determined  to  write  [directly]  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington; 
is  in  debt;  "this  by  serving  men  who  if  they  will  deceive  me 
in  <me  thing  they  will  in  others".  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Q". 

Hendricks,  John.  Secret  agent  at  Elizabethtown.  [New  Jersey.]  Letter 
to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Preakness,  New  Jersey].  Has 
been  employed  by  Col.  [Elias]  Dayton  to  forward  intelligence; 
the  Colonel  is  now  sick;  sends  enclosures  from  two  correspond 
ents,  one  from  New  York  [Littel  D.]  and  one  from  [Elizabeth- 
town];  his  brother  Capt.  [James?]  Hendricks  informed  him  of 
Washington's  desire  for  intelligence;  New  York  man  has  been 
reduced  by  sickness  and  would  be  glad  to  receive  something;  has 
been  promised  something  by  Dayton;  would  be  glad  to  forward 
it;  expresses  readiness  to  serve  at  any  time.  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  F°. 

1780.        A  Stranger.     Secret  agent  near  Neic  York.     [Elizabethtown,  New  Jersey.  ] 
••Oct.  17.  Letter  to  Col.  [Elias]  Dayton  [Elizabethtown].     Reflections  on 

treachery  of  [Brig.  Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold;  great  deal  of  money 
is  spent  by  the  British.;  has  just  returned  from  New  York;  large 
fleet  arrived  from  England  Sunday  [15th];  19  ships  with  2600 
men;  ignorant  of  size  of  convoy  accompanying  fleet;  fleet  from 
Cork  not  yet  arrived;  Sandwich,  Triumph  and  Terrible  are  in 
North  River;  four  other  ships  at  the  "watering  place";  an 
expedition  has  left  New  York;  43  ships  and  6000  troops;  com 
position  of  force;  destination  is  Rhode  Island  or  Virginia,  proba 
bly  the  latter;  convoy  to  meet  them  at  sea;  food  scarce;  much 
complaint;  some  American  friends  in  New  York  detected  by 
[  ]  Pool;  rest  are  cautious;  D.  [Littel  D.]  says  he  does  not 
receive  promised  aid;  is  a  worthy  man  and  should  be  aided; 
"destroy  thi*  paper  ".  A.  L.  S.  4pp.  F°. 


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1780.        A  Stranger.     Secret  agent  near  Xtw    York.     [Elizabethtown,   New  Jer- 
Oct.  23.  sey.]     Letter  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Preakness,  New  Jer 

sey].  Has  been  employed  by  Col.  [Elias]  Dayton  in  going  over 
to  New  York  to  obtain  intelligence;  Dayton  is  sick  and  John 
Hendricks  desired  him  to  report  his  intelligence  to  headquarters; 
matters  at  New  York  are  unchanged;  fleet  lately  sailed  has  gone 
south;  5000  troops,  the  flower  of  the  army  here,  went  with  it; 
troops  lately  arrived  amount  to  2700;  Cork  fleet  not  yet  arrived; 
ship  Rainbow  with  several  frigates  gone  out  to  convoy  it;  Sand 
wich  is  refitting;  refugees  on  Bergen  Point  say  they  will  take  all 
the  hay  from  Newark  and  Elizabethtown  and  burn  what  they  can 
not  carry  off;  Capt.  [Benjamin]  Ward,  their  commander,  expects 
assistance  from  the  Army;  intends  paying  the  above  towns  a  visit 
and  carry  off  all  cattle,  grain  etc. ;  Brooklyn  fort  is  very  strong- 
mounts  26  heavy  cannon,  flanked  with  bastions  etc.  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  F". 

17SO.        Littel  D.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.'    Letter  [to  John  Hendricks,  Eliza- 
Oct.    24.  bethtown,  New  Jersey].     Has  received  hisof22d;  regrets  illness 

of  Col.  [Elias]  Dayton;  although  no  aid  has  been  given  him 
must  write  the  news;  has  met  "George  Fustner  of  Lankester", 
brother-in-law  to  Capt,  [  ]  Rankin  who  kept  a  ferry  at  that 

place;  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir  Henry]  Clinton  sent  Fustner  (jut  on  oth  to 
meet  American  officer;  Capt.  [  ]  Lord's  schooner  brought 

him  down;  "Major"  [Lt,  Col.  Oliver?]  DeLancey  [jr.]  accom 
panied  him  [Fustner]  to  boat;  Fustner  returned  the  night  of  the 
8th;  Lt,  [James?]  Moody  introduced  to  Fustner;  [Littel  D.] 
invited  Fustner  to  dine;  latter  said  he  met  one  of  [Brig.  Gen. 
Benedict]  Arnold's  associates  on  5th;  went  with  him  some  dis 
tance;  officer  appeared  to  be  on  way  to  Philadelphia;  [American] 
officer  said  one  more  campaign  would  secure  British  success; 
writer  is  "working  on"  Fustner  and  Moody  to  ascertain  more; 
member  of  Governor's  council  is  in  communication  with  Moody; 
will  send  more  news  later.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Q°. 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     [Setauket,   New   York.] 
(Jet.    26.  Letter  to  John  Bolton.      Has  received  his  [letter  of  llth] ;  has 

desired  shorter  method  of  communicating  and  urged  same;  C[ul- 
per]  jr.  has  resolved  for  present  to  leave  New  York;  enemy  very 
watchful  and  severe;  suggests  cessation  of  regular  letters  from  New 
York;  will  undertake  any  special  task;  enemy's  fleet  left  [Sandy] 
Hook  the  17th  and  probably  is  now  off  Virginia;  if  separated,  fleet 
is  to  gather  at  Hampton  Roads;  another  embarkation  expected; 
[Lt.  Gen.]  Sir  Henry  Clinton  to  reenforce  [Lt.  Gen.  Charles,  Earl] 
Cornwallis;  militia  and  4000  regulars  to  defend  New  York  this 
winter;  all  other  troops  to  subdue  the  South;  English  fleet  con 
sists  of  fifty  ships;  half  merchantmen;  new  recruits  are  not  over 
2500;  [English]  much  worried  over  non-arrival  of  Cork  fleet; 
"French  have  taken  26  sail,  East  &  West  Indiamen";  17  dra 
goons  will  be  at  Mosquito  Cove  in  five  days;  are  now  at  Cedar 
Swamp;  will  capture  some  "gentlemen"  now  foraging;  guards  to 
[British]  foraging  parties  are  weak;  105  wagons  expected  with 
only  17  men  as  a  guard;  suggests  an  attack  upon  them;  [Brig. 
Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold  about  to  publish  an  address  to  his  country 
men;  it  will  advise  service  in  British  Army;  fearful  much  harm 
will  be  done.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  F°. 


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1780.        Littel  D.     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     Letter  to  John  [Hendricks]  at  Mrs. 
Oct.    26.  Elizabeth  Vanderhovern's,  Bridgetown  [New  Jersey].     Mail  is 

being  interrupted  and  brought  into  town  by  a  refugee;  "saw  the 
man  &  his  guide,  a  lusty  punken  man  a  very  villin  in  his  eyes"  ; 
ship  about  to  sail  with  English  despatches;  foraging  party  being 
prepared;  is  ignorant  of  details;  a  man  here  from  Lancaster  is 
called  the  "Dutch  Irishman"  ;  his  name  is  Robert  [  ];  has 

guide  called  John  Smith;  came  in  with  fourteen  recruits;  [Littel 
I).]  wishes  to  see  Hendricks;  asks  to  be  sent  for;  will  send  news 
and  a  gazette  to  headquarters  on  Saturday  [27th] ;  encloses  news 
paper  containing  [Brig.  Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold's  proclamation 
[of  Oct.  20th].  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Q°. 

[1780.]     Littel  D.     Secret  agent  in  Neiv  York:     Letter  to  John  Hendricks  at  Mrs. 
Oct.  2(v-27.  Elizabeth    Yander[hovern's,j    Bridgetown,    New  Jersey.      Has 

received  letter  containing  five  guineas;  has  had  no  receipt  for 
last  [two]  letters;  [  ]  Lee  will  say  when  [Hendricks]  can  see 

him  [Littel  D.];  will  not  see  him  again  "unless  something  is 
done";  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Alexander]  Leslie  has  arrived  in  Chesa 
peake  [Bay];  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry]  Clinton  is  moving  his 
quarters  to  "Jamaia"  [Jamaica,  Long  Island];  has  [  ] 

Bond   and    [  ]   Jesse  out  and   expects  to  accomplish    end 

desired.     A.  L.     Signed  "Little  D "     2pp.     Q°. 

[1780.]     Littel  D.     Secret  agent  in  New    York.     Letter  to  John   [Hendricks,   at] 
[Oct.  28?]  Mrs.     Elizabeth    Vanderhovern's,    Bridgetown    [New    Jersey]. 

Encloses  [letter  of  26th]  which  bearer  did  not  take  last  time; 
only  additional  news  is  of  shot  and  shell  shipped  on  [Admiral 
George  Brydges]  Rodney's  fleet;  fleet  is  to  return  to  West  Indies; 
ships  Sandwich  and  Terrible  are  to  convoy  [transports]  to  England 
when  Cork  fleet  arrives;  [George]  Fustner  is  out;  [James?] 
Moody's  man  left  yesterday;  [Littel  D.]  wishes  to  see  Hendricks; 
desires  trusty  person  sent  to  posts  on  Saturday;  wishes  his  wife 
conducted  to  some  place  where  he  can  see  her;  "will  pay  you 
well  ....  &  then  you  will  not  fail".  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q". 

1780.        Goulet,  Jean.     Lt.,  col.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.     Albany,  New 
<  >ct.  29.  York.     Account  of  expenses  for  expedition  of  [Goulet]  and  Pierre 

Cadieux  from  Coos  [New  Hampshire]  to  Albany  [Canadian  Expe 
dition].  Provisions  for  nine  days,  cost  seven  "piastres".  A.  D.  S. 
1P.  Q». 

In  French. 

[1780.]      Ferrio,   A.     Lt.,  col.   Mow*  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.     [Albany?   New 
[Oct.]  York.]    Certificate  of  mission  of  Jean  Goulet  and  Pierre  Goudiere 

[Cadieux?].  Left  for  Canada  Aug.  10,  1779;  were  to  carry  the 
news  of  the  declaration  of  the  French  King;  [Ferrio]  has  been  in 
parish  of  St.  Charles  and  of  St.  Denis;  certifies  that  Goulet  fur 
nished  30  livres  which  has  not  been  repaid.  A.  I).  S.  1  p.  Q". 
In  French.  At  foot  of  page  in  different  ink  is  added:  "de  3  plus  piastre 
argent ''  a  probable  correction  of  the  sum  given  in  the  above  document. 

1780.        Boileau,  Aniable.     Ensign,  col.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.     [Fish- 

[Oct?]  kill.  New  York.]      Certificate  of  services  performed  by  Lt.  Jean 

Goulet.    Had  received  orders  from  "Son  Exelence"  [Gen.  George 

Washington]  and  from  Gen.   "LaFaillette"   [Maj.  Gen.    Marie 


166  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1780.        Boileau,  Amable — Continued. 

[Oct.?]  Jean  Paul  Joseph  Roche  Yves?  Gilbert  du  Motier  de  Lafayette] 

to  go  to  Canada  for  information;  was  taken  ill  Aug.  5,  [1779]  and 
remained  by  the  river  St.  Lawrence;  gave  Goulet  full  power  to 
act  in  his  stead.  A.  D.  IS.  1  p.  8".  On  verso  is  Goulet's  account 
for  three  louis;  sum  spent  in  expedition  into  Canada,  Aug.  15-18, 
1779. 
In  French. 

[1780.]     [LittelD.]     Secret  agent  in  New  York.     Letter  to  John  [Hendricks,  Eliza- 
[Oct.-Nov.]  bethtown,  New  Jersey].     This  is  last  letter;  is  determined  not  to 

risk  life  further;  Admiral  [George  Brydges]  Rodney  is  at 
[Sandy]  Hook;  came  Saturday;  fleet  is  at  watering  place;  all 
think  Rhode  Island  is  destination  of  fleet;  Yagers  and  [Lt.  Col. 
John  Graves]  Simcoe's  horse  were  landed  last  night;  Capt. 
[  ]  Brown,  of  Rhode  Island,  who  lodges  at  [  ]  Ever 

ett's    and    Capt.  [  ]"Sancerau",    master  of  Rhode   Island 

packet,  taken  aboard;  further  reasons;  Admiral  Rodney  went 
aboard  yesterday;  fleet  from  England  [Cork  fleet]  has  arrived; 
150  ships  with  troops,  stores  and  merchantmen,  30,000  bbls.  of 
flour,  British  and  Hessian  troops;  another  "cut-throat  general" 
among  the  Americans;  name  unknown;  "he  &  two  colonels  met 
[George]  Fustner,  a  Dutch[man]  who  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir  Henry] 
Clinton  sent  out";  Fustner  says  he  brought  letters  from  them; 
meeting  was  at  "Clarks"  near  Bordentown;  Fustner  long 
employed  in  business;  "three  times  out  with  [Major  John  Lewis] 
Andre  to  [Brig.  Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold."  A.  L.  1  p.  F". 

1780.       Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent   near  New  York.     [Setauket,   New  York.] 
[Nov.  o.]  Letter  to  John  Bolton.     Has  no  certain  news  from  New  York; 

report  that  the  Cork  fleet  is  taken;  believes  there  is  some  truth 
in  the  report;  garrison  at  Lloyds  Neck  consists  of  Col.  [Gabriel 
G.]  Ludloe's  [Ludlow's]  regiment,  part  of  Jersey  Volunteers  and 
some  Wentworth  Volunteers,  2000  men  in  all;  no  change  in  forti 
fications  since  plan  was  sent;  plan  may  be  relied  upon  and  an 
attack  is  advisable;  150  refugees  hold  a  strong  blockhouse  on 
"Jesse  Arthur's"  farm;  40  refugees  at  "William  Smith's"  farm; 
their  condition;  illegal  traffic  carried  on  by  American  whale 
boats;  cruises  chiefly  to  this  [Long]  Island  with  goods  needed 
here;  Capt.  [Rufus?]  Barton,  Capt.  [Robert?]  Walker  and  Capt. 
[Elias?]  Thompson  came  from  Connecticut  last  week;  inven 
tory  of  goods  brought;  "Hobert  Latham  at  Sag  Harbor  [Long 
Island]  should  be  anihilated"  for  being  agent  of  the  traffickers; 
hopes  to  hear  news  through  [Caleb  Brewster]  soon.  A.  L.  S. 
3pp.  F». 

1780.        Vanderhovern,    John.      Secret    agent   near   New    York.      Elizabethtown 
Nov.  6.  [New  Jersey].     Letter  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Preakness, 

New  Jersey].  Came  here  at  request  of  Col.  [Matthias]  Ogden, 
Saturday  night  [Nov.  4th];  Ogden  taken  prisoner  by  [Major  John 
Peter]  De  Lancey,  through  treachery  of  Abel  Hatfield,  before  his 
arrival;  has  been  an  eye  witness  of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Cortlandt] 
Skinner  coaching  Hatfield  as  to  information  to  be  given  American 
officers  [at  Elizabethtown] ;  Cornelius  Hatfield  and  he  came  over 
[Nov.  3d]  and  captured  Ogden  and  [Capt.  Jonathan]  Dayton;  has 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  167 

1780.        Vanderhovern,  John — Continued. 

Nov.    6.  received  [Washington's]  letter  with  rive  guineas;  is  the  first  and 

only  compensation  he  has  received  for  three  years  of  faithful 
service  at  risk  of  his  life;  Abraham  Banker  and  his  brother 
have  assisted  him  and  expenses  of  their  keeping  the  company 
necessary  to  obtain  the  information  has  been  great;  is  surprised 
at  the  letter  sent  [John]  Hendricks  asking  for  information  a^  to 
embarkation  of  Oct.  16th;  exact  account  was  sent ;  mentions  regi 
ments  and  commanders  again;  has  described  works  on  York 
Island;  depended  on  Banker  for  Brooklyn  forts  but  he  was  taken 
sick;  sends  rough  sketch  of  those  works  and  the  New  York  city 
fortifications;  will  send  a  true  draft  at  first  opportunity;  will  leave 
it  entirely  to  Capt.  [James?]  Hendricks;  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Henry] 
Clinton  is  going  into  winter  quarters  on  Long  Island  for  at  least 
a  month;  his  baggage  has  been  moved.  A.  L.  S.  8  pp.  F1. 

Vanderhovern's  intelligence  was  usually  sent  to  Washington  through  agents 
over  the  signature  Littel  D.  To  those  letters  that  went  directly  to  Washington 
his  real  name  was  affixed. 

1780.       Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  )iear  Neiv  York.     [Setauket,   New   York.] 
[Nov.  28.]  Letter  to  John  Bolton.     Congratulates  him  on  burning  forage  [at 

Oyster  Bay];  location  of  detachments  under  [Col.  Gabriel  G.] 
Ludloe  [Ludlow]  and  Major  [Thomas?]  Golden;  many  could  be 
easily  captured;  British  frigate  lost  at -Hellgate;  intends  to  ride 
through  the  lines  and  have  more  news  by  Dec.  20th;  possibly 
10th;  [Caleb  Brewster]  might  cross  and  give  instructions  at  that 
time;  number  sent  on  British  expedition  is  as  was  given  [Oct. 
26th];  destination  is  certainly  Charleston.  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  F°. 

1780.      Culper,   Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New   York.     [Setauket,  New  York.] 
[Dec.  12.]  Letter  to  John  Bolton.     Has  received  his  letters  [of  Nov.  20th  and 

Dec  9th];  wTill  serve  the  cause  faithfully;  has  received  reliable 
news  [from  New  York];  another  [British]  expedition  expected; 
enemy  has  grave  fears  for  [Charles,  Earl]  Cornwallis;  great  deso 
lation  in  English  West  Indies  by  the  hurricane;  encloses  account 
of  affairs  at  Jamaica;  real  condition  is  much  worse;  no  news  at 
present;  [Brewster]  will  come  from  [New  York]  on  [25th];  is 
planning  a  trip  himself;  trade  is  brisk;  more  goods  going  to  Whigs 
from  New  York;  two  members  of  Continental  Congress  and  a 
Judge  of  the  Supreme  Court  are  engaged  in  trade;  will  tell  more 
later;  asks  [Bolton's]  opinion  of  such  conduct.  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  F°. 

1780.        Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     Letter  to  John   Bolton. 
[Dec.  24.]  Returned  from  New  York    yesterday;    [Brig.]   Gen.  [Benedict] 

Arnold,  sailed  with  1600  men  on  20th;  is  entrusted  with  mili 
tary  chest  and  has  abundant  funds  at  his  disposal;  [Lt.]  Col. 
[John  Graves]  Simcoe  is  with  him;  destination  uncertain;  prob 
ably  Virginia,  for  Charles  Williams,  a  refugee  from  Virginia 
is  with  them;  Arnold  not  favored  by  [British]  officers;  "is 
called  the  Rebel  Fleet";  enemy  has  accounts  of  large  fleet  sailing 
from  France;  4000  [French]  troops  maybe  expected  soon;  about 
7500  British  forces  fit  for  duty;  horses  in  poor  condition;  Admiral 
[George  Brydges]  Rodney  has  sent  many  prisoners  to  England; 
requests  that  exchanges  be  frequent;  Whigs  not  allowed  to  aid 
prisoners  in  New  York;  will  obtain  more  news  by  [Brewster]  and 
his  own  expected  trip  in  January.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 


168  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCKIPTS. 

[1780?]  Canada,  Intelligence  from.  Enemy's  force  consist  of  ahout  8000  men; 
names  of  new  corps  and  their  strength;  forces  at  different  garri 
sons,  Isle  au  Xoix,  St.  Johns,  Carleton  Island,  etc.;  description 
of  Quebec;  its  fortifications  and  garrison;  estimate  of  length  of 
siege  necessary  to  reduction  of  St.  Johns;  strength  of  garrisons 
mentioned  above;  Col.  [Thomas?]  Peters  will,  with  his  regiment, 
join  the  Americans  and  deliver  up  any  garrison  he  commands; 
attitude  of  the  clergy  is  one  of  self  interest;  nobles  will  work 
against  the  Americans;  attitude  of  the  people  at  large  is  one  of 
apathy  to  both  sides.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "Intelligence 
from  Canada  by  —  10  pp.  F". 

[1 780-8 1 .  ]  German  Troops  in  America.  List  forwarded  to  Gen.  George  Washington 
[New  Windsor,  New  York].  Regiments  and  commanders  with 
the  British  Army;  location  and  number  of  men;  list  of  regi 
ments  given;  10.510  troops  in  all;  300  north  of  Kings  Bridge. 
Endorsed  by  Washington:  "List  of  the  Germen  Troops". 
1  p.  F". 


1781.        Knox,  Henry.     Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.     "Park  of  Artillery"  [New 
Jan.      5.  Windsor,   New    York.]      Estimate    submitted    to    (.Ten.    George 

Washington  [New  Windsor,  New  York].  Ordnance  and  military 
stores  necessary  for  campaign  of  1781 ;  muskets,  pistols,  flints,  lead 
etc.  and  artillery  supplies;  goods  to  be  imported;  American  gun 
carriages;  shot  and  shell  are  of  a  high  grade.  D.  S.  Endorsed  by 
Stephen  Moylan:  "General  Knox's  Estimate  of  military  Stores 
necessary  for  Campaign  of  1781  ".  :-}  pp.  F". 

1781.         Hfatfield,]   Cornelius.      Caj>(.,  llritixh  jimrinrid/  1ri.iuj.ix.     Chatham   [Xew 
Jam    13.  Jersey].     Letter  to  "  Capt.  [  ]G— d".     Will  meet  him  two 

days  later  at  hour  and  place  mentioned  in  his  last  letter;  "3" 
was  at  Chatham;  "  I  should  have  complied  with  yours  this  day"; 
"  If  it  should  rain,  the  next  fair  day".  L.  S.  "  13"  and  endorsed: 
"  Copy  of  a  note  from  Cornelius  H.  to  Capt.  G— d  ".  1  p.  Q". 

('apt.  Hattield  or  Hetfield,  was  an  American  Loyalist  in  the  British  service. 
This  letter  isn  copy  forwarded  to  Washington  by  a  seeret  agent  near  Xew  York. 

1781.        Cadieux,  Pierre.     Private  in  cut.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.     "De 
•Ian.  17.  hoe-pointe"    [near  West   Point?]     Petition   to   His   Excellency 

[Maj.  Gen.  Marie  Jean  Paul  Joseph  Roche  Yves  Gilbert  du  Motier] 
Marquis  de  "La  fayet"  [Lafayette].  The  petitioner  was  selected 
to  make  a  trip  to  Canada,  on  public  service,  to  obtain  information; 
went  under  command  of  a  Lieutenant  of  his  regiment,  making 
the  trip  in  the  winter;  another  journey  for  the  same  object  was 
made  under  command  of  Capt,  [Clement]  Gosselin  of  same  regi 
ment;  for  neither  of  these  expeditions  has  the  writer  received  any 
recompense;  begs  that  the  General  will  aid  him  in  his  endeavors 
to  obtain  the  amount  due  him.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  F". 

In   French. 

1781.         Gosselin,  Clement.      Capt.,  col.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian   n-ijiment.     Fish- 

•Jan.    18.  kill   [New  York].     Certificate  that   Pierre  Cayen    [Cadieux],  a 

volunteer,  has,  in  execution  of  orders  from  His  Excellency  [Gen. 

George  Washington]  and  from  "  L' honourable  Major  General  Le 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  169 

1781.        Gosselin,  Clement — Continued. 

•Ian.  18.  Maquis  La  faillette"  [Lafayette]  made  two  trips  to  Canada  car 

rying  intelligence  and  obtaining  information,  and  has  done  his 
duty  honestly  and  in  good  faith.     A.  D.  S.     1  p.     Q°. 
In  French. 

1781.        Goulet,  Jean.     Lt.,  col.  Moses  Hazen'x  Canadian  regiment.     Fishkill  [New 
Jan.  York].     Petition  to  Gen.  George  Washington  [Morristown?  New 

Jersey].  Was  a  refugee  from  Canada  after  the  fall  of  [Brig.] 
Gen.  [Richard]  Montgomery  [1775];  has  been  employed  since 
with  Capt.  [Clement]  Gosselin  and  Lt.  [Amable]  Boileau  for  2£ 
years  gathering  information  in  Canada;  has  received  no  pay;  his 
family  has  suffered  heavily  since  the  retreat;  his  house  has  been 
plundered  and  his  papers  burnt;  prays  that  the  matter  be  taken 
into  consideration  and  justice  done  him.  L.  S.  4  pp.  F°. 

[1781.]      Gosselin,  Clement.     Caul.,  col.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.     [New 
[Jan?]  Windsor,    New    York.]      Report    to   Gen.  George   Washington, 

regarding  conditions  in  Canada.  4200  troops  in  Canada;  1800 
English;  1200  German;  1200  Tories;  located,  800  at  Point  Lewis, 
2000  at  Quebec  and  remainder  between  Quebec  and  Isle  de  Noix; 
officers  are  "  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Frederick]  Haldman  [Haldiman],  Brig. 
Gen.  [Francis]  Macklinne  [McLean],  [Lt.]  Col.  [John]  Cambel 
[Campbell]  &  Col.  [Benjamin]  Bernard";  description  of  de 
fences  at  Quebec  and  Point  Levis;  transportation  facilities;  avail 
able  supplies;  landings  for  troops;  majority  in  Canada  favor  French 
and  Americans;  eager  to  rebel  but  fear  lack  of  support;  Canadian 
troops,  except  English,  well  disposed  towards  America;  Indians 
may  be  won  through  Jean  Vincent,  chief  of  the  Hurons;  Mont 
gomery's  example  may  be  followed.  L.  S.  witnessed  by 
Athanas  Boudeau  "  temoins  en  Canada  ".  4pp.  Fc. 
In  French. 

1781.        Bochambeau,  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure  Count  de.     Lt.  gen. 
Mar.  7.  anrl  Commander  in  chief  of  French  army  in  America.     [Newport, 

Rhode  Island.]  Report  of  sick  and  wounded  of  the  French  Army 
in  the  hospital  at  Newport.  Tabulated  statement  giving  returns 
for  the  several  divisions  and  regiments  of  the  French  troops;  ad 
dressed:  "Monsieur  le  Comte  de  Rochambeau"  and  attested. 
Endorsed  by  Washington:  "  Report  of  ye  Sick  of  the  French 
Army.  Newport,  March  1781".  1  p.  Q". 

1781.        Blaine,  Kphraim.     Col.  and  commissary  general  of  purchases.     Newburgh 
Mar.  21.  [New  York].     Letter  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Newburgh]. 

All  his  public  transactions  with  [William]  Buchanan  and  [Jere 
miah]  Wadsworth  since  1779  are  still  unsettled;  Congress  has 
fixed  this  month  for  admittance  of  these  accounts;  desires  [Wash 
ington's]  approbation  of  his  conduct  and  a  leave  of  absence; 
believes  he  can  be  better  spared  now  than  at  another  time;  his 
assistant  and  Col.  [Charles]  Stewart's  will  render  every  aid; 
should  he  leave  the  army,  will  be  always  at  His  Excellency's 
service.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed:  "A  Copy  of  a  Letter  to  Genl.  Wash 
ington."  3  pp.  F°. 


170  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1781.        Lauzun,  Armand  Louis  de  Gontaut,  Due  de.     liritj.  yi-u.,  ('onthicndil  ttrnuj. 

Ma>'-  Lebanon    [Connecticut].     A    tabulated    return   [to  Gen.   George 

Washington]   of  his  legion.     Numbers  ami   locations  of  various 

detachments.      Endorsed  by  Washington:   "  Return  of  the   Duke 

of  Lau/.ens  Legion  at  Lebanon".      D.  S.      1  p.     Q". 

17S1.        Gosselin,    Clement.      C<ij>(.,   <-<il    .Vo.sr.s  ,//ro-//'*   < 'm, ml  inn   r<>//iin,>nt.     New 
May      2.  Windsor    [New    York].      Letter    [to    Brig.   Gen.   Jacob  Bayley? 

Fishkill,  New  York].  Has  no  \vi.sb  to  receive  more  money  than 
will  compensate  him  for  actual  expenses  of  his  Canadian  trip;  the 
honor  and  privilege  of  serving  a  noble  cause  are  sufficient  reward 
for  hiy  own  services;  for  the  money  that  he  has  advanced  however, 
it  is  only  just  that  he  should  be  compensated;  presents  account  of 
his  expenses  incurred  on  this  expedition. 

Account    as   above   for   $305,    Continental    currency,    covering 
expenses  of  Capt.  Gosselin  and  seven  men  since  leaving  1'reakness 
July  ,S,  1780.      A.  L.  S.     2  pp.      F". 
In  French. 

1781.         Brooks,  l)[avid.]    Lt.  mid  «s*t.  rlotliier  ij,;t.  <>f  AV/r  York  troo/ix.    Newburgh 
Ma>"    15.  [New  York].     Letter  to  [Lt.]  Col.  Tench  Tilghman  [New  Wind 

sor,  New  York].  The  bearer,  .Mrs.  Mary  Smith,  is  in  straightened 
circumstances;  her  kindness  to  American  prisoners  in  New  York; 
himself  and  other  officers,  taken  prisoners,  lodged  at  her  house  for 
three  months;  she  received  no  recompense;  has  been  imprisoned 
by  British  for  carrying  food  to  American  prisoners;  destitute  and 
was  banished  by  Mayor  [David]  Matthews  [Mathews];  Congress 
knows  of  the  case;  has  directed  [New  York]  State  to  consider  the 
matter;  a  small  sum  has  been  appropriated  for  her  relief;  this 
sum  is  now  exhausted;  requests  that  she  be  recommended  to  Gen. 
[George]  Washington  for  "a  lasting  order  for  a  daily  ration  "; 
has  spent  a  comfortable  competency  to  relieve  our  distressed  sol 
diery;  "Justice  not  to  say  humanity,  requires  that  she  have  at 
least  soldiers  Fare";  gratitude  impels  him  to  make  this  repre 
sentation.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by  Tilghman:  "Mrs.  Smiths 
Case ".  4  pp.  Q". 

[1781?]      Ledyard,  Isaac,.      Asst.  purveyor,  hospital  department.      Letter  to  [Lt.]  Col. 

[May  15?]  [Tench]  Tilghman,  "  Headquarters  "  [New  Windsor,  New  York]. 

The  bearer  of  this  is  Mrs.  [Mary]  Smyth  [Smith];  recounts  her 
ministrations  to  American  prisoners  in  New  York;  sold  her  fur 
niture  and  mortgaged  her  house  to  raise  money  to  aid  them; 
was  arrested  several  times  for  giving  the  aid;  disguised  herself 
and  persevered  in  her  efforts;  was  finally  banished;  on  [Maj.j 
(^en.  [Alexander]  McDougall's  recommendation  the  writer  pro 
cured  her  a  position  as  hospital  nurse;  has  been  discharged  there 
being  now  no  patients;  [John]  Jay  has  written  Congress  concern 
ing  her;  Congress  recommended  her  to  the  New  York  Assembly 
which  granted  her  a  small  sum  of  money;  this  is  exhausted  and 
she  is  suffering  for  bread;  wishes  Gen.  [George]  Washington  may 
grant  her  provisions;  her  case  is  meritorious.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q°. 

1781.        Culper,    Samuel.     Secret  n/jenl  ne<ir  AV//-    York:     Setanket    [New    York]. 

May  19.  Letter  [to  John  Bolton].     Has  received  his  letter  of  :M;  regrets 

that  he  cannot  fully  comply  with   his  request;  neither  he  nor 

C[ulper]  jr.  could  find  a  suitable  agent,  in   [New  York];  reasons 


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17S1.         Culper,  Samuel — Continued. 

May    19.  for  thinking  the  British  suspect  him  of  being  an  American  agent; 

can  give  reported  news  for  some  time;  A[micus]  R[eipublicae] 
brings  reports  from  New  York  and  from  Cfulper]  jr.;  [Vice] 
Admiral  [Marriot]  Arbuthnot  with  troops  mentioned  in  last  let 
ter,  sailed  on  Sunday  [May  13th]  to  block  the  Delaware  passage; 
is  expected  to  appear  at  Block  Island  soon;  British  have  impressed 
300  American  prisoners  upon  their  war  ships;  news  from  Europe 
favors  peace;  Russian  Ambassador  [Johann  Mathias  Simolin] 
said  to  have  left  the  British  court;  has  no  time  for  a  longer  letter; 
Capt.  [  ]  Hazard  with  a  party  of  refugees  soon  return  to  Fort 
George.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

[17S1?]       New  York  City,  Attack  upon.      Outline    of    plan    [submitted    to    Gen. 

[June?]  George  Washington,  New  Windsor,  New  York].  Troops  to  be 

used;  arrangement  of  other  forces;  conditions  necessary  to  secure 
secrecy;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Knox  to  be  notified  of  movements 
along  the  Hudson;  materials  necessary  for  the  attack;  provision 
for  retreat  in  case  of  ill  success;  necessity  of  having  men  detailed 
for  service  on  the  boats.  6  pp.  F". 

This  document  probably  has  reference  to  the  attack  proposed  for  June  28 
mid  attempted  by  Gen.  Lincoln  on  July  2.  see:  Washington,  George,  Letter 
to  Brig.  Gen.  Ed \vard  Hand  17SO,  Nov. 

1781.       Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  agent  near  Neiv    York.      Setauket  [New  York]. 
.Inly  7.  Letter  to  John  Bolton.      "Inclosed  I  send  you  a  report     .     .     . 

procured  from  our  old  Assistants"  [in   New   York]. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p.     F'J. 
For  report,  see  document  following 

17S1.        New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
July  3-7.  Washington,  Phillipsburg,  New  York].     British  fleet  composed  of 

seven  ships  of  the  line  and  six  frigates  is  at  [Sandy]  Hook;  [Rear] 
Admiral  [Thomas,  Lord]  Graves  commands;  [Vice]  Admiral 
[Marriot]  Arbuthnot  has  returned  to  England;  ship  Royal  Oak 
gone  to  Halifax  for  repairs;  sufficient  vessels  remain  to  transport 
whole  British  Army  and  most  of  its  stores;  location  of  troops; 
[Lt.]  Col.  [Richard]  Hewlett  is  at  Jamaica  [New  York];  other 
regiments;  American  attack  feared;  efforts  to  win  over  the  Whigs; 
[Lt.  Col.  Francis,]  Lord'Rawdon  has  received  1200  reenforcements 
at  Charleston  [South  Carolina] ;  some  recruits  sent  to  Virginia; 
subjugation  of  Southern  States  intended;  no  reenforcements 
expected  at  New  York;  Pensacola  has  surrendered  to  the  Span 
iards;  British  garrison  is  to  come  to  New  York;  while  prisoners 
of  Spain  they  may  act  against  America;  1000  troops  gained  in 
this  way;  troops  in  New  York  including  British,  Hessians  and 
new  levies  amount  to  6000  men;  refugees,  sailors,  militia  etc. 
3000.  2  pp.  F". 

This  letter  was  sent  to  Samuel  Culper  and  by  him  forwarded  to  John  Bolton. 
See  document  preceding. 

1781.        S.  G.     Secret  agent  near  New   York.     [New  York?]      Letter  to   "  R.  M." 

July     8.  [Richard  Muirson?].     Ten  ships  under  [Rear]  Admiral  [Thomas, 

Lord]  Graves  are  just  outside    [Sandy]    Hook;   [Vice  Admiral 

Marriot]  Arbuthnot  sailed   for  England  on  the  6th;    abundant 

artillery  and   plenty  of  transports  to  move  men  and  stores  but 


172  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

17S1.         S.  G. — Continued. 

July     S.  ni>  sailors-;  nearly  whole  British  force  gathered  at  [Kind's]  Bridge 

t<>  prevent  Americans  entering  city;  no  offensive  movement 
intended;  no  reenforcements  since  last  letter;  Lt.  Gen.  [Charles. 
Earl]  Corn \vallis  with  3000  men  hourly  expected  from  south; 
his  convoy  is  but  one  frigate;  location  of  [British]  and  Loyalist 
troops;  Col.  Hulet  [Lt.  Col.  Richard  Hewlett]  is  at  Jamaica;  three 
British  officers  said  a  joint  attack  by  French  and  Americans, 
by  both  land  and  sea,  would  take  New  York;  Grenada  and  Pen- 
sacola  taken  by  Spaniards;  400  prisoners  captured  and  sent  to 
New  York  on  parole;  express  from  Virginia  arrived  on  the  6th; 
Tobago  was  invested  by  French;  has  probably  fallen;  St.  Lucia 
must  soon  follow;  English  are  discouraged;  "Now  is  your  time"; 
•'push  frigates  in  the  sound";  "you  have  beat  them  at  the 
bridge";  "almost  all  the  Hessians  were  cutt  off  with  Capt.  Row 
[Lt.  Robert  Roe]";  rive  Continentals  brought  into  the  city;  three 
are  wounded;  two  have  died.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F". 

R.  M.  was  an  agent  who  transmitted  communications  from  New  York  to 
Maj.  Benj.  Tallmadge. 

17S1.        S.  G.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     [Stoney  Brook,  New  York.  ]     Letter 
July   15.  to    [Major   Benjamin]    T[allmadge,    Phillipsburg,    New    York]. 

Encloses  "  Rivington's "  account  of  Hessian  reenforcements 
[James  Rivington's  "Royal  Gazette"  of  July  4th  and  7th?]; 
account  is  exaggerated;  real  number  not  over  1500  or  2000;  "  the 
most  sickly  troops  my  eyes  ever  beheld  " ;  have  yellow  fever;  many 
suspect  they  came  from  the  south;  if  from  England,  [Lt.]  Gen. 
[Sir  Henry]  C[linton]  did  not  expect  thern;  location  of  British 
fleet  unknown;  sailed  from  the  Hook  three  weeks  ago  [June 
23d?] ;  no  alterations  in  defences;  Fort  Huntington  to  be  enlarged; 
Stoney  Brook  harbor  [50  miles  N.  E.  of  Brooklyn]  to  be  fortified 
to  protect  refugees  in  woodcutting;  result  will  be  the  ruin  of  the 
towns  and  interruption  of  secret  intelligence;  "prevent  their 
coming  off  if  you  can  " ;  fleet  seen  off  the  hook  on  Monday  [9th?] ; 
character  unknown.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed:  "August  15th.  1781, 
Culper  on  matters  &  things".  2  pp.  F". 

17S1.        S.  G.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     [Stoney  Brook?  New  York.  ]     Letter 
July  30.  to  John  Bolton.     Garrison  and  equipment  of  [British]   forts  at 

Lloyd's  Neck;  Blue  Mon'ntuin,  Vaughan,  and  two  other  vessels 
guard  the  harbor;  best  pilots  at  Norwalk  [Connecticut];  depth 
of  water 'in  [Lloyd's  Neck]  harbor;  Capt.  [  ]  Steel  expected 
with  a  frigate  from  New  York;  description  of  fort  at  Lloyds  Neck; 
little  news  from  New  York;  [British]  fleet  sailed  Sunday  [July 
22d];  thought  to  have  gone  south  "after  the  troops";  ship  lately 
from  England  reports  French  fleet  of  12  sail  en  route  for  America; 
British  troops  at  New  York  need  reenforcement  before  active 
operations;  sends  "roughf  scetch "  of  fortifications  at  Lloyds 
Neck;  is  ready  to  fulfil  any  commission  at  short  notice;  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  F". 

Sketch  mentioned  is  on  verso. 

17S1.        Gibbs,    Caleb.      Major,   2d   Massachusetts    rei/iint'nt.      [Phillipsburg,   New 
July  30.  York.]     "Pickett  No.  5."     A  tabular  report  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Wil 

liam]  Heath  and  Col.  Benjamin  Tupper  [Phillipsburg].  Pickets 
of  American  Army,  mounted  July  29,  17<Sl;  countersign  and 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  173 

17S1.        Gibbs,  Caleb — Continued. 

July  30.  parole;  report  of  occurrences  during  the  period  of  -watch;  light 

at  Mrs.  [  ]  Archer's  house  investigated;  relieved  uy  Major 

[Wills]  Clift.  Countersigned  by  Tupper.  I).  S.  Endorsed  "Re 
port  of  the  Picketts  of  the  American  Army  mounted  July  29, 
1781".  On  verso,  in  Washington's  handwriting,  is  an  estimate 
of  the  regular  troops  in  the  American  Army  by  corps  and  of  the 
militia  by  states.  2  pp.  F°. 

South  Carolina,  [State.]  British  Forces  in.  [Phillipsburg?  New  York.] 
Estimate  compiled  from  various  reports  and  submitted,  with  mar 
ginal  notes  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Phillipsburg].  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene,  on  Jan.  6th  "previous  to  the  affair  of 
Morgan"  [Battle  of  Cowpens]  estimated  troops  at  5455;  deduct 
army  sent  to  Virginia,  estimated  by  Greene  at  3250;  troops  sent 
were  [Maj.  Gen.  Alexander]  Leslie's  Hessians,  "Brigdr.  Genl. 
Oharra's  [Col.  Charles  O'Hara's]  Guards",  portions  of  71st.  regi 
ment,  [Lt.  Col.  Sir  Banastre]  Tarlton's  [Tarleton's]  legion  and 
[Lt.  Gen.  Sir  Robert?]  Hamilton's  corps;  troops  remaining  in 
South  Carolina  are  7th.,  17th.,  63d.,  64th.,  and  one  battalion  71st. 
regiments,  Volunteers  of  Ireland,  Croger's  [Lt.  Col.  John  Harris 
Cruger's]  and  [Lt.  Col.  William]  Allen's  [Loyalists],  [Capt.  John?] 
Harrison's  corps,  Hessians  and  Yagers,  in  all  2220;  there  are  to  be 
deducted:  troops  captured  by  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Daniel]  Morgan,  by 
[Lt.]  Col.  [Henry]  Lee,  those  captured  at  Forts  Watson,  Granby 
and  Mott,  at  Orangeburgh  and  those  left  at  Campden  [Camden] 
and  Augusta;  in  all  1495  men  [leaving  725  British  troops  in  the 
state].  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "State  of  the  Enemy's  force 
in  So.  Carolina  10th.  Aug.  81".  2  pp.  F°. 

[  1 7S1 .  ]      Rochambeau,  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,  Count  de.     Lt.  //•/;.  and 
[Oct.  2.]  commander  in  chief  of  the  Fn'iich  unity  in  A/nericn.      [Camp  before 

Yorktown,  Virginia.]  Return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  near 
Yorktown].  "  Wounded  and  Killed  of  the  french  army  during 
the  seige  of  York."  Return  from  Sept.  6th  to  October  1st;  1 
officer  and  59  privates  killed;  17  officers  and  17H  privates  wounded. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Q°. 

1781.        Durie,   Thomas.     Deputy  cummixnnry   of  )>rix»nt ••>•.«.      "Camp  near  York- 
Oct.  2.  town"     Return   [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  near  Yorktown]. 

"Prisoners  of  War  taken  by  the  Army  under  the  command  of 
Major  General  [Marie  Jean  Paul  Joseph  Roche  Yves  Gilbert  du 
Motier]  Marquiss  De  Layfayatte".  Names  of  24  prisoners  and 
their  places  of  confinement.  1  p.  F°. 

Names  given  in  index. 

[1781.]      Yorktown,   [Virginia.]     British  Forces  at.     Information   [sent  to  Gen. 
Oi-t.  4.  George   Washington,   near  Yorktown].      York    river   blockaded 

[by  French  fleet  under  Lt.  Gen.  Francois  Joseph  Paul,  Comte  de 
Grasse-Tilly] ;  channel  blocked  by  ten  or  twelve  sunken  vessels 
and  by  driven  piles;  ships  Chasonand  Guadeloupe  defend  the  town; 
twelve  large  barks  have  been  collected  [to  transport  troops]; 
[Lt.  Gen.  Charles,  Earl]  Cornwallis  desires  more  but  cannot 
obtain  them;  provisions  are  failing;  [Lt.  Col.  Banastre]  Tarleton 
with  400  horse  gone  to  Gloucester;  fortifications  of  Yorktown; 


174  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

[1781.]      Yorktown,  [ Virginia. ]— Continued. 

Oct.      4.  aid  hoped  for  from  [Rear  Admiral  Thomas,  Lord]  Graves  and  29 

ships;  3  [ships]  came  with  [Rear  Admiral  Robert]  Pigby;  lelief 
of  Cornwallis  to  consist  of  10,000  troops  from  New  York  and 
those  with  Pigby;  Cornwallis  eager  to  escape;  will  hold  out  as 
long  as  possible;  has  received  despatches  from  New  York  by 
a  small  vessel;  route  has  been  discovered  [by  Americans]  and 
will  be  guarded;  fire  ships  prepared  in  case  [American]  vessels 
attempt  to  ascend  [York]  river;  much  illness  [in  Yorktown]; 
(Tossing  to  Gloucester  impossible,  because  of  lack  of  boats;  En 
dorsed:  "Information  given  by  the  Commander  of  a  boat  taken 
in  York  River".  3  pp.  F". 

1781.         Rochambeau,  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,  Count  de.      Li.  <jcn. 
Oct.    lo.  and  commander  in  chief  of  French  arm;/  in  America.      [Camp  before 

Yorktown,  Virginia.]  Return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  near 
Yorktown].  "Killed  and  Wounded  of  the  French  troops  since  the 
beginning  of  the  Siege  of  York."  From  the  6th  to  the  7th  October, 
8  wounded;  7th-8th,  6  wounded;  8th-9th,  1  killed,  1  wounded; 
9th-10th,  5  wounded;  lOth-llth,  1  killed,  1  wounded;  llth- 
12th,  7  wounded;  12th-13th,  t>  killed,  11  wounded;  13th-14th, 
1  killed,  31  wounded;  14th-15th,  41  killed,  o7  wounded;  total, 
50  killed,  127  wounded;  "Nine  officers  wounded  two  of  them  are 
dead  now."  Endorsed  by  Tilghman:  "Copy  of  Return  of  the 
killed  and  wounded  in  the  French  Army  up  to  the  14th.  October. 
17.81"  2pp.  F°. 

1781.        Durie,  Thomas.      Ik'pnty  commissary  of  prisoners.     "Camp  before   York 
Oct.     IS.  Town"    [Virginia.]     Return    [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  near 

Yorktown].  Prisoners  of  war  taken  Oct.  16th;  names  of  their 
regiments  and  places  of  confinement:  Thomas  Fuller,  William 
Walker,  James  Wanson,  George  Nicholson,  William  Grimes,  and 
Casper  Noel.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F". 

1781.        Cornwallis,  [Charles,  Earl.]     Lt.  yen.  "  commanding  the  garrisons  «f  York 
Oct.     19.  tt   Gloucester"  and   Symonds,  Thomas.   <  'apt.   "  <  'ommandiinj  hi* 

Brittanick  Majesty' x  naval  forces  in  York  River"  Capitulation  at 
Yorktown.  The  fourteen  articles  of  capitulation  agreed  to  between 
Gen.  [George]  Washington,  Lt.  Gen.  [Jean  Baptise  Ponatien  de 
Vimeure,]  Count  de  Rochambeau  and  Lt.  Gen.  [Francois  Joseph 
Paul,]  Count  de  Grasse  [-Tilly]  on  the  one  part,  and  Lt.  Gen. 
[Charles,]  Earl  Cornwallis  and  [Capt.]  Thomas  Symonds  on  the 
other  part;  articles  proposed,  with  Washington's  reply  to  each. 
P.  S.  9  pp.  F°. 

Printed:  Sparks,  Writings  of  Washington.     f?,533.     Fiii-simile:    Watson,  His 
torioal  and  Literary  Curiosities,  6th.  ed.  1st.  Ser.,  jil.34. 

1781.        Hand,  Edward.     Brig,  and  adj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     [Yorktown,  Vir- 
Oct.  ginia.]     Return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  near  Yorktown]. 

"Killed  and  Wounded  of  the  Combined  Army  from   the  28th. 

September  1781 to  the  19th  October" ;  2  commissioned 

officers  killed,  27  wounded;  86  non-commissioned  officers  killed 

and  273  wounded.     A.  P.  S.     1  p.     F°. 
See:  Documents  following. 


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1781.         Hand,  Edward,      ttriy.  and  adj.  ym.,  Continental  nrimj.      [Yorktown,  Vir- 
[Oct.]  ginia.]     A  tabulated  return   [to  (leu.  George  Washington,  near 

Yorktown].  Killed  and  wounded  in  the  American  Army  from 
28th  Sept.  to  the  night  of  the  14th  of  October  following;  total 
of  16  Continentals  and  4  militia  killed;  40  Continentals  and  It) 
militia  wounded;  Col.  [Alexander]  Scammell  and  Capt.  [William?] 
White  of  Col.  [Joseph]  Vose's  battalion  killed  and  Capt.  [Clement] 
Gosselin  of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Moses]  Hazen's  regiment  wounded; 
following  officers  wounded  at  storming  of  redoubts:  Lt.  Cols. 
[Francis]  Barber  and  [ — de]  Gimat,  Major  [William]  Barber, 
Capts.  [Stephen]  Olney  and  [Thomas]  Hunt,  Capt-Lt.  [David] 
Kirkpatrick  and  Lt.  [John]  Mansfield;  additional  tabular  state 
ment  of  killed  and  wounded  in  American  Army  since  Oct.  loth. 
Grand  total  during  the  seige:  Continentals,  21  killed,  76  wounded; 
militia,  5  killed,  20  wounded.  I).  S.  1  p.  F". 

1781.        Durie,  Thomas.     Ik'jniti/  coiiiiiiiaaar;/  of  prisoners.     [Camp  before  York- 
( >ct.  t(  >wn,  Virginia.  ]     Return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  near  York- 

town].  "Officers  <&  Privates,  Prisoners  of  War  taken  the  14  Octo 
ber  1781";  65  privates;  officers  taken:  Major  James  Campbell, 
Capt.  Duncan  Cameron,  [Capt.]  Patrick  Tytler,  Lieut.  Thomas 
Innes,  [Lt.  Ernst]  William  du  Andresohn  [Andersohn],  Ensign 
Nicholas  [Nikolaus]  Rnnc'k  [Runk].  A.  D.  P.  Endorsed:  "Re 
turn  of  Prisoners  taken  in  the  Redoubts  night  of  the  14t.  October 
17S1-".  1  p.  F". 

1781.  Durie?  Thomas.      Deputy  cominissury  of  prisoners.     [Yorktown,  Virginia.] 
<  >ct.  Tabulated  return  [to  Gen.  George  Washington,  near  Yorktown]. 

Prisoners  taken  on  the  surrender  of  [Charles,]  Lord  Cornwallis  at 
York  and  Gloucester;  grand  total  of  7054.  Copy.  2  pp.  F°. 

Accountant  makes  jrnuid  total  70-19. 

[1781.]  [Varick,  Richard.]  Lt.  <•<>!.  and  xn-rtiari/  to  Waxlrinyton.  Memorandum 
of  papers  relative  to  routes  into  Canada.  "  Bundle  No.  Ill"  List 
of  letters  written  to  Washington  by  Maj.  Gen.  [Philip]  Schuyler 
and  Col.  [Goose]  Van  Schaick  with  Col.  [John]  Bradstreet's  Jour 
nal  and  memorandum  of  route  given  by  Lt.  [Thomas]  McClelan. 
A.  D.  Endorsed  by  Varick:  "Memor.  of  Papers  relative  to  routes 
into  Canada  by  Oswego  &  from  F.  Schuyler  to  Oswegashie  ".  1  p. 
V". 

[1782.]      New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
[Jan.  8.]  Washington,   Philadelphia].     List   of  regiments,   their  size  and 

location  on  York,  Staten  and  Long  Islands;  late  accounts  of  an 
expedition  have  no  foundation;  "Powles"  [Paulus]  Hook  and 
dependencies  being  strengthened;  will  forward  accurate  return  of 
Hessians  and  Provincials  as  soon  as  possible.  Endorsed:  "Intel 
ligence  from  Staten  Island  8th.  Jany.  1782."  1  p.  Q°. 

1782.  Stirling,    [William    Alexander,     Lord.]     Muj.    gen.,     Continental   army. 
Jan.  14.  [Albany,  New  York.]     Memorandum  [to  Gen.  George  Washing 
ton,  Philadelphia].     Memorandum  is  for  "immediate  considera 
tion"  ;  relates  to  an  attack  upon  British  vessels,  supposedly  caught 
in  the  ice  on  Lake  Champlain;  if  not  done  at  once,  it  might  be 
wise  to  attempt  the  operation  in  case  the  attack  on  New  York  is 


176  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

17X2.         Stirling,  [William  Alexander,  Lord] — Continued. 

Jan.    14.  unsuccessful;  may  extend  the  plan  so  that  Montreal  and  other 

cities  of  Canada  could  be  held  by  the  United  States  at  the  close 
of  the  war.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by  Varick:  "Lord  Stirling's  plan  of 
an  attack  upon  the  enemys  posts  in  the  course  of  the  Winter." 
3  pp.  F". 

17X2.        New  York,  British  Forces  at.     Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
Feb.  H.  AVashington,  Philadelphia].     An   "accurate  account  of  the  Can- 

tonements  of  the  several  British  &  Hessian  Regiments  together 
with  the  new  raised  Corps  <&c  tfcc  "  ;  troops  that  went  to  Charles 
ton  "last  winter"  were  Germans;  more  are  to  be  sent;  [Hear] 
Admiral  [Robert]  Digby  commands  in  [New  York]  harbor; 
[Rear]  Admiral  [Thomas,  Lord]  Graves  and  [Rear]  Admiral 
[Samuel]  Hood  have  gone  to  the  West  Indies.  1  p.  F". 

17X2.  Lee,  Henry.  lA.  col.,  Continental  dragoons  and  gen. ,  Virginia  militia.  West- 
Apr.  22.  moreland  county  [Virginia].  Letter  t<>  Gen.  [George]  Wash 
ington  [Newburgh,  New  York].  Matter  on  which  he  troubles 
him  concerns  a  large  number  of  officers;  his  corps  was  employed 
in  impressing  horses;  power  of  discretion  in  warrants  issued  from 
headquarters;  before  the  legion  was  put  under  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Nathanael]  Greene  it  was  collecting  horses  in  New  Jersey  and 
Pennsylvania;  Lt.  [James]  Heard  operated  in  Moumouth  county 
[New  Jersey],  under  direction  of  Capt.  [Michael]  Rudolph;  took 
stallions;  a  Mr.  Anderson  got  an  order  [from  Washington]  for 
return  of  his,  but  stallion  had  been  gelded;  Heard  was  stopped, 
on  returning  to  Army  from  leave  of  absence,  by  suit  of  Anderson 
and  will  be  tried  in  August;  precedent  that  will  be  thus  estab 
lished  is  dangerous;  no  officers  will  be  safe;  begs  His  Excellency's 
interposition  for  Heard.  A.  L.  S.  5  pp.  F". 

[17X2.  ]      DeMott,  Mark.     <'aj>t.,  AV»-  York  militia.     Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen. 
[Apr.  27.]  George  Washington,  Newburgh,  New  York].     Number  and  loca 

tion  of  British  troops  in  Canada;  970  men  located  at  seven  posts; 
main  bodies  at  Montreal,  Carleton  Island  and  Oswego.  1  p.  F°. 
Tin-  name  of  this  writer  is  spi'lli'fi  also  DcMoutli. 

17X2.         Culper,  Samuel.     Secret  <ujcnt   near   .\eir    York.      [Setanket,    New   York.] 
May      5.  Letter  to   [Caleb  Brewster?].    "cessation   of  armes    is    orderd"; 

" terms  of  peace  are  gone  to  Congresx"',  "Conditions  is  here  un 
known;  but  generally  Supposed  Independence  is  offerd  ";  enemy 
continue  to  fortify  on  York  and  Long  Island.  A.  L.  S.  ]  p.  F". 

17X2.         L.  G.     Secret  agent  'near  Nem    York.     Information   [sent   to  Gen.   George 
May  2d.  Washington,  Newburgh,  New  York].     Fleet  of  empty  transports 

and  fell  down  to  Narrows  last  Sunday  [26th];  convoy  is  small;  belief 

[June  :>'.']  general  that  destination  is  southward;  operations  on  Long  Island; 

defensive  action  alone  intended;  battle  between  French  and  Eng 
lish  in  West  Indies  said  to  have  been  severe  on  former;  informa 
tion  given  is  from  "our  old  correspondent"  [Culper  jr?];  best 
not  to  mention  names.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  F". 

This  is  probably  the  same  writer  as  tin-  one  rlsowhrrr  si^nim;  his  informa 
tion  S.  <4. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  177 

1 782.        S.  G.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     Letter  to  John  Bolton.     Left  New 
May  23.  York  last  Tuesday  [21st] ;  53  transports  and  one  war  ship  have 

sailed  for  "  Urope  "  since  arrival  of  Sir  Guy  Carleton;  all  troops 
in  New  York  "even  to  officer's  servants"  reviewed  on  Monday 
[20th];  total  4100  men;  5000  others  at  McGowen's  Pass,  the 
Bridge  and  on  Long  Island;  great  reductions  in  forage  and  bar 
rack  master's  departments;  wagons  and  horses  being  sold;  80 
transports  are  preparing  to  sail  on  short  notice;  7000  troops  ready 
to  embark;  no  report  of  an  expedition  but  fears  one;  [Lt.  Gen. 
Sir  Guy  Carleton]  said  to  be  unable  to  grant  independence  until 
after  hearing  from  England.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 

1782.        S.  G.     Secret  agent  near  New  York:      Letter  to  [John  Bolton?].     Lines 
June    3.  planned  by  [Lt.]  (Jen.  [Sir  Henry]  Clinton  "between  Brookline 

Church  &  the  Ferry"  not  to  be  executed;  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  Guy] 
Carleton  wishes  them  more  extensive;  new  plans;  fleet  of  50 
transports  fell  down  to  [Sandy]  Hook  May  28th;  some  say  it  is  to 
sail  for  Halifax;  more  probably  to  Carolina;  will  sail  soon  and 
convoy  is  weak;  town  committee  has  asked  Carleton  if  he  intends 
to  evacuate  the  city;  latter  could  not  reply;  boats  that  were  to 
have  come  on  Saturday  [June  1st]  have  not  arrived.  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  Q». 

17S2.        Pray,  John.     Capt.,  1st  Massachusetts  regiment.    Dobbs  Ferry  [New  York]. 
June  17.  Letter  to  Gen.   [George]   Washington   [Newburgh,  New  York]. 

Received  a  letter  from  [Lt.]  Col.  [Jonathan]  Trumbull  [jr.]  con 
taining  a  copy  of  a  representation  sent  by  a  person  with  a  flag; 
detained  same;  gives  following  account  of  what  passed  between 
them:  On  going  to  Tarrytown  on  8th  inst,  found  a  British 
dragoon  with  a  handkerchief  on  a  stick  who  handed  him  two 
letters;  returned  them  stating  that  all  flags  were  received  at 
Dobbs  Ferry;  dragoon  stated  that  he  had  been  told  at  Newbridge 
to  go  to  Tarrytown  and  ask  for  Capt.  Pray;  put  him  under  guard 
and  forwarded  the  letters  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [William]  Heath;  Capt. 
[  ]  Totten  next  morning  interrogated  prisoner,  who  stated  that 
he  had  delivered  two  letters  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  and 
received  two  from  him  to  be  taken  into  York  but  that  [Pray]  had 
stopped  him  and  taken  them  away  from  him;  Totten  took  dra 
goon  off  with  him;  intended  giving  dragoon  a  receipt  for  letters 
when  [Heath]  had  received  them;  sends  guard  that  was  with 
him  when  he  met  the  dragoon,  also  Capt.  Daniel  Martting  [Mar 
tin].  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed:  "Representation  of  Capt.  Pray  re- 
spectg.  the  Dragoon  Moorfield — sent  out  from  N.  York  wth  a 
Flag  by  Land  1782  ".  4  pp.  F°. 

1782.        S.  G.     Secret  agent  near  New  York.      Letter  to  John  Bolton.      No  troops  in 
June  28.  New   York   except  a   few   Hessians;  militia   does   rest  of   work; 

British  troops  are  on  eastern  part  of  York  Island;  Fort  Washing 
ton  is  dismantled;  continual  fear  of  attack;  many  vessels  being 
purchased  to  sink  at  [Sandy]  Hook  if  the  French  come;  large 
supplies  of  wood  demanded;  packet  has  arrived  from  England 
but  had5  not  come  up  the  harbor  when  [S.  G.]  left  the  city. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Q«. 

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178  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1782.        Culper,  Samuel.      Secret  agent  near  Sen'    York.      [Setauket,  New  York.] 
July     5.  Letter   to   John   Bolton.     Information   is   from    "our   esteemed 

friends  at  —  -";  Lloyds?  Neck  has  Imt  200  men  under  Major 
[  ]  Hubbel;  defence  i.s  weak  and  force  decreasing;  1000  men 
including  Col.  [John]  Murray's?  horse  under  Col.  [Frederick  Wil- 
helni  von]  Wurnib  at  "Success"  [Suffolk  county,  X.  Y.];  1000 
men  at  Brooklyn  Church;  Col.  [Gabriel  G.]  Ludloe's  [Ludlow's] 
regiment  is  at  Flatbush;  location  of  other  troops;  conditions  in 
•  New  York  under  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir  Guy]  Carleton  compared  with 
those  under  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir  Henry]  Clinton ;  troops  from  Charles 
ton  expected;  much  illegal  trade;  Capt.  William  Davidson  of 
Milford,  [Connecticut,]  now  trading  at  New  York;  many  other 
cases;  effectual  preventives  should  be  used.  A.L.  S.  3pp.  F°. 

1782.        Richard,  Henry.      [Westmoreland  county,  Pennsylvania.]     Deposition. 

July     7.  Taken   prisoner  by  Indians   on  May  5th  and  carried  to  settle 

ments  of  the  Six  Nations;  expeditions  that  were  projected  and 
started  before  his  escape  with   Adam   Groninger;    orders  were 
received  from  Capt.  [?]  John  Johnson  and  Joseph  Brant.     D.  S. 
Denison,    Nathan.      "Justice   Peace"    Westmoreland.      Attestation   to 

above.     A.  D.  S. 

Denison,  Nathan.  Colonel.  Letter  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [New- 
burgh,  New  York].  A  number  of  gentlemen  are  here  that  can 
vouch  for  the  honesty  of  Richard;  by  own  observation  considers 
him  an  intelligent  person.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed:  "Westmoreland 
July  7th.  1782.  Information  of  Indian  designs  to  attack  the 
Mohawk  country". 

July  12.  King-,  Frederick.  Mail-carrier?  "Post  Office  Morristown."  [New  Jer 
sey.]  "Post  from  Philad.  was  stopt  about  2  miles  So.  of  Trenton 
f  nd  the  Mail  &  papers  taken  from  him — by  Six  Horsemen  &  four 
foot  men: —  2  pp.  F°. 

1782.        Pickering,   Timothy.      Col.  and   quartermaster  general  Continental   arm;/. 
Oct.  15.  "  Camp  Yerplanks  Point "  [New  York.]     Letter  to  Gen.  [George] 

Washington  [Verplancks?].  Has  viewed  land  in  vicinity  of  New 
Windsor  and  Newburgh,  in  company  with  Colonels  [Heman] 
Swift,  H[enry]  Jackson  and  [David]  Cobb,  to  find  suitable  places 
for  hutting  the  troops;  place  for  a  small  brigade  found  about  one 
mile  from  huts  lately  occupied  by  the  3d  Massachusetts;  descrip 
tion  of  other  grounds  traversed  in  vicinity  of  Gedney's  sawmill 
and  Richard  Ward's  place;  ground  found  in  vicinity  of  Murder 
ers  Creek;  description  of  ground  near  the  artillery  huts  near 
Deacon  [  ]  Brewster's  and  John  Ellison's;  ground  in  rear 

of  artillery  huts  and  owned  by  William  Ellison  has  advantages. 
A.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "  Quartr.  Mr.  Generals  report 
of  the  Grounds  propr.  for  Hutting."  3  pp.  F°. 

1782.         [Tilg-hman,  Tench.]     Lt.  coL,  aid  de  camp  and  military  secretary  to  Washing- 

Oct.  ton.     [Verplanck's  Point?  New  York.]      Estimate  [sent  to  Gen. 

George  Washington,  Verplanck's].     "British  ami  Foreign  Corps 

remaining  at  New  York  and  to  Dependencies."     27  regiments 

mentioned;  number  of  troops  not  given.     A.  D.     1  p.     F°. 


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1782.        Bissel,    Daniel.      Sergt.,    2d    Connecticut    regiment.      [Xewburgh?      New 
[Oct.]  York.]     Substance  of  information  obtained.     Was  sent  into  New 

York  Aug.  1781;  escaped  Sept.  27,  1782;  to  avoid  impressment 
in  the  Navy  enlisted  in  Arnold's  corps;  gives  composition  and 
strength  of  corps  on  Staten  Island;  [Brig.  Gen.  Oliver]  DeLan- 
cey's  brigade  and  [Brig.  Gen.  Cortlandt]  Skinner's  brigade  and 
others  are  on  Long  Island;  method  taken  to  obtain  this  informa 
tion;  Maj.  [Charles]  Menzies  stated  that  about  10,000  troops  were 
in  this  department;  Sir  Guy  Carleton's  order  to  treat  persons 
found  with  written  information  as  spies,  compelled  him  to  destroy 
his  memoranda;  gives  number  and  destination  of  ships  now  in 
harbor;  heavy  artillery  has  been  removed  from  the  park;  city 
will  not  be  evacuated  until  Spring;  refugees  are  preparing  to  go  to 
Halifax;  enemy  is  increasing  his  supply  of  forage;  gives  account 
of  enemy's  works  on  Staten  Island;  size  of  main  fort;  descrip 
tion  of  intrenchments  and  disposition  of  guns;  position  and  arm 
ament  of  the  other  fort;  ditches,  etc.;  grand  battery  at  New  York 
has  been  repaired;  mounts  63  pieces,  24  and  18  pounders;  plan 
sketched  of  Staten  Island  fort.  Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"Sergeant  Bissels  acct.  of  the  Enemy's  force  and  Works  at 
New  Yk.  &c".  7  pp.  F°. 

1782.        Continental  Congress.      [Philadelphia.]     Resolve.     Direct*  the   Com- 
Nov.  7.  mander-in-chief   [Gen.   George    Washington]    to   set   Capt.    [Sir 

Charles]  Asgill  at  liberty. 
Nov.  8.          Resolve.     Directs  that  the  Commander-in-chief  demand  in   the  most 

pointed  terms  of  the  British  commander  at  New  York  [Maj. 

Gen.    James   Robertson]    examination   of  the  murder  of  Capt. 

[Joseph]   Huddy;  authorizes  commanders  to  make  reprisals  for 

acts  contrary  to  the  rules  of  war.     "Extract  from  the  Minutes 

Geo.  Bond  Depty  Secy."    Endorsed  :  "The  Honbl.  Mr.  Madison. 

Resolution  of  Congress  as  to  the  liberation  of  Sir  C.  Asgill.     Nov. 

7.  1782".     2  pp.     F°. 
Printed:  Journals  of  Congress  of  given  dates. 

1782.        Mullen,  Daniel  and  others.    Deserters  from  guard  ship  "Garland."     [New- 
No  v.  25.  burgh,  New  York.]     Examination.     Avenger  the  only  vessel  off 
"  Spiten  Devil  "  [Spuyten  Duyvel  Creek] ;  the  three  lookout  boats 
are  in  a  cove  three  miles  below  Fort  Washington. 

Magnos,   Charles.     Deserter  from  same  ship.     Examination.  •  Believes 
the  three  whale  boats  have  gone  to  New  York;  were  £  mile  below 
Fort  [Washington?]. 
Cunnington,  John.     Deserter  from  same  ship.     Examination.     Reports 

a  brig  lying  under  guns  of  Fort  [Knyphausen?]. 
Nov.  29.         Shields,  John.    Deserter  from  H.  M.  S.  "Lyon."    Examination.    Location 

of  certain  British  regiments  in  and  about  New  York. 
Pritchett,    Griffes.     Deserter  from    same    ship.     Examination.     "Can 
give  no  information";  location  and  size  of  certain  British  regi 
ments. 

Nov.  30.  Glass,  John.  Corporal  and  deserter  from  40th  regiment.  Examination. 
Location  and  strength  of  various  [British]  detachments;  corps 
of  [Brig.  Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Campbell 
commands  troops  upon  Long  Island  including  provincials;  most 


180  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

1782.        Mullen,  Daniel  and  others — Continued. 
Nov.  30.        Glass,  John — Continued. 

of  Hessians  are  npon  Long  Island;  heard  nothing  of  general' 
embarkation  but  Major  [Stephen]  Bromfield  of  40th  regiment 
said  four  regiments  were  going  to  West  Indies;  no  talk  since- 
fleet  sailed  on  Friday  [22d];  13  ships  of  the  line;  [Vice]  Admiral 
[Hugh]  Pigot commanding;  [Rear  Admiral  Richard,]  Lord  Howe- 
commanding  2d  division.  2  pp.  F". 

1782.         Ernest,  John  and  others.     Deserters  from  Hessian,  Prince  Charles  regiment.. 

Nov.  30.  [Newburgh,  New  York.]     Examination.     Troops  in  New  York 

and  on  Long  Island;  rumored  that  troops  will  leave  New  York 

soon;  Gibraltar  said  to  have  surrendered ;  Wissenbach'sand  "Aug. 

enillis's"  regiments  at  Paulus  Hook;  thinks  fleet  sailed  fourteen 

days  ago. 

Schumbach,  Henry.     Deserter  as  above.     Same  information  but  thinks- 

Wissenbach's  regiment  to  be  on  Long  Island. 
Kuntz,  Adam.     Deserter  <j.s  unore.     Same  information.     1  p.     Fu. 

1 782.  Charleston,  South  Carolina,  British  Forces  at.  Estimate  [sent  to  Gen. 
George  Washington,  Newl  nirgh,  New  Y<  >rk] .  Names  of  regiments 
and  numbers  comprising  same;  composition  of  forces  expected 
from  Ireland  and  their  strength.  Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"Estimate  of  the  British  force  at  Charles-Town."  2  pp.  F°. 
Xamt's  given  in  index. 

1782.         [Tilg-hman,  Tench.]     Lt.  col.,  n'nl  <\e  ftnnji  and  militiirif  xecretori/  to  ]]rasfi- 
De-c.  ington.     [Newburgh,  New  York.]     Estimate  [sent  to  Gen.  George 

AVashington,  Newburgh] .  British,  force  at  New  York  and  Charles 
ton;  names  and  location  of  regiments;  "in  making  estimates  the 
British  Regiments  have  generally  been  averaged  at  about  350 
each  the  Foreign  400.  The  provincials  may  be  about  200  or  250. 
each."  A.  I).  2pp.  F°. 

1782.  New  York  City.  Description  of  the  line  of  canal.  Contiguous  lands,, 
protecting  redoubts  etc1.;  begins  at  French  Peter's  above  Lis- 
penard's  brewery;  extends  to  Elliot's  house  and  terminates  at 
redoubts.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  " Acct.  of  the  Canal  in  N. 
Yk.  1782".  lp.  Q". 

1782.  New  York  City,  Guards  at.  List  of  the  stations  and  kinds  of  guards. 
Addressed  to  Col.  Mathias  Ogden.  Endorsed  by  Washington:. 
"List  of  the  Guards  in  New  Yk.  1782".  1  p.  F°. 

[1782.]  New  York,  British  Forces  at.  Secret  Information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
Washington,  Newburgh?  New  York].  "  View  of  the  State  of 
the  Enemy  at  New  York  &  its  dependences  "  ;  names  and  location 
of  various  corps;  force  consists  of  9080  men;  Hessians  under  [Lt. 
Col.  Andreas]  Emmerich  not  arranged  in  regiments;  Pensacola 
garrison  has  been  largely  drafted  into  other  regiments;  deserters 
brought  in  by  the  ship  Boneta  have  been  placed  in  corps  of  [Brig. 
Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold  and  [Lt.  Col.  Benjamin]  Thompson;  many 
desertions  from  [Brig.  ("Jen.  Oliver]  DeLancy's  regiment;  not  over 
1100  Hessians  at  New  York.  1  p.  F". 


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If  1782.]  Ray, — .  Secret  agent  in  Canada?  Secret  information  [sent  to  Gen.  George 
Washington,  Newburgh,  New  York] .  Disposition  of  the  people  in 
Canada  towards  the  American  cause;  number  and  location  of  the 
British  troops  in  the  various  Canadian  forts;  clergy  receive  finan 
cial  aid  from  England  and  as  a  rule  favor  her  side;  church  has 
influenced  many  of  the  people  in  same  way;  many  nobles  after 
the  war  [1756-63]  took  commissions  in  English  Army  and  feel 
compelled  to  retain  them  for  honor's  sake,  but  many  do  not  urge 
their  dependents  to  take  arms;  were  indifferent  [in  1777]  but 
obliged  to  furnish  600  young  men  as  guides  for  "Burgoigne"; 
7000-8000  men  form  defence  of  Canada;  list  of  English  and  Hes 
sian  regiments  and  their  locations;  names  given:  Sir  John  John 
son,  Col.  [John]  Butler,  Col.  [Robert]  Rogers  and  Col.  [  ] 
Pierre;  defence  at  various  posts;  detailed  description  of  Quebec, 
Detroit  and  other  centers.  6  pp.  F°. 
In  French. 

[1783.]      Tapper,  Benjamin.      CoL,  6th   Massachusetts  regiment.     Rochefontaine, 
£Jan?]  Bechet  de.      Capt.  of  engineers,  and  Nelson,  —     — .     Xew  Wind 

sor  [New  York].  A  tabulated  report  [sent  to  Gen.  George  Wash 
ington,  New  Windsor].  Expense  of  timber,  labor,  extra  half 
ration  etc.,  necessary  to  add  to  the  "Public  Building",  covering 
amount  of  material,  number  of  men  and  length  of  time  required; 
cost  equals  3142  "half  rations"  and  "3142  gills  of  Rum";  in 
money  £104  15.  7.  Endorsed  by  Washington:  "  Estimate  of  the 
expense  of  adding  to  the  Public  building  at  the  Cantonmt.  at 
New  burgh  1783".  1  p.  ¥". 

1783.        Washington,  George.     General  and  commander  in  chief  .     [Newburgh,  New 
.Mar.  2.  York.]     Return  of  the  "  Commander-in-Chief's  Guard".     Non 

commissioned  officers  and  privates.  Endorsed  by  Washington: 
"Return  of  the  Comr.  in  Chief's  Guards.  2d.  March  1783".  2 
pp.  F". 

Names  given  in  the  index. 

17S3.        Greaton,   James.     Brig,    gen.,    Continental    army.       "Cantonment    New 
Apr.  24.  Windsor"    [New  York.]     Report  to  Gen.  [George]   Washington 

[Newburgh,  New  York].  Proceedings  of  a  board  of  officers  com 
posed  of  [Lt.]  Col.  [John]  Stewart,  Lt.  Col.  [Ebenzer]  Sprout, 
Major  [Nicholas]  Fish  and  Major  [Lemuel]  Trescott,  appointed  to 
investigate  claims  for  badge  of  military  merit;  recommends  badge 
be  conferred  on  Sergt.  Elijah  Churchill  and  Sergt.  [Daniel] 
Brown.  Signed:  "J.  Greaton  B.  Genl.  Prest."  2pp.  F".  . 

1783.        Huntington,   Jedidiah.     Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.     Van  Cortlandt, 
May  27.  Philip.     CoL,  2d  New   York  regiment,  and  Nicola,  Lewis.      <'<>!., 

inralid  regiment.  West  Point  [New  York].  Letter  to  (Jen. 
[George]  Washington  [Newburgh,  New  York].  The  court 
appointed  in  orders  of  April  3d,  after  receiving  [Washington's] 
letter  of  17th  inst.  notified  Major  [James  Randolph]  Reid,  who 
refused  to  attend;  after  examination  of  Major  Reid's  defence  in 
1780  before  the  court  martial  of  which  Brig.  Gen.  [John]  Stark 
was  president,  and  other  testimony,  they  cannot  find  reason  to 
justify  the  assertions  mentioned  in  said  orders.  L.  S.  1  p.  F°. 


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1783.        Knox,  Henry,     Mnj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     West  Point  [New  York], 
June  10.  Report  to  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh,  New  York]. 

Board  of  inspection  of  officers  of  the  Invalid  Corps;  short  sketches 
of  services  of  officers  examined  and  recommendation  of  board  in 
each  case;   13  officers  examined.      D.  S.     Endorsed:   "Copy  sent 
to  Secty  at  War  22d.  June".     4  pp.     F°. 
Names  given  in  index. 

1783.        Heath.,  William.     Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     "  Head  Quarters  "  [New- 
June  24.  burgh.  New  York].     Proceedings  of  a  board  of  general  officers 

[transmitted  to  Gen.  George  Washington,  Newburgh].  Members 
of  board:  Maj.  Genls.  [William]  Heath,  [Robert]  Howe,  [Fred 
erick  William  Augustus  Henry  Ferdinand,  Baron  von]  Steuben 
and  Brig.  Genls.  [Jedidiah]  Huiitington,  [Edward]  Hand  and 
[James]  Greaton;  a  letter  from  the  Commander-in-chief  of  June 
23d  and  other  papers  considered;  board  are  unanimously  of  the 
opinion  the  proper  measures  for  giving  satisfaction  to  Brig.  Gen. 
[Moses]  Hazen  and  officers  respecting  Major  [James  Randolph] 
Reid  have  been  pursued;  Major  Reid  should  not  be  arrested  and 
tried  on  the  charges  in  Hazen'  s  and  other  officers'  letter  of  June 
6th;  the  great  time  that  has  elapsed  since  the  complaint  existed 
renders  complete  investigation  impossible;  the  second  charge  is 
too  general  and  the  specification  should  be  independent  of  Reid's 
defence  before  the  court  martial  of  which  Col.  [James]  Greaton 
was  president;  Reid's  particular  circumstances  justified  him  in 
not  attending  to  the  arrest  of  Genl.  Hazen.  D.  S.  2  pp.  F°. 
See:  Washington,  George,  Letter  to  general  officers  1783,  June  24. 

1783.    Steuben,    [Frederick  William    Augustus  Henry   Ferdinand    Baron    von.] 
June  25.  Maj.  gen.;  Knox,   Henry,  Maj.  gen.;  Hand,  Edward,  Brig.  gen. 

and  Pickering,  Timothy.  Col.  and  quartermaster  general,  Conti 
nental  army.  West  Point  [New  York].  Report  to  Gen.  [George] 
Washington  [Newburgh,  New  York].  Claim  of  Robert  Hoakesly 
on  goods  declared  forfeited  at  Yorktown,  Virginia,  by  a  board  of 
general  officers,  Oct.  24,  1781;  no  reason  apparent  for  reversing 
that  decision;  Hoakesly  has  confessed  to  the  Quartermaster  Gen 
eral  that  the  goods  came  by  flag;  alleges  that  he  was  under 
restraint  at  the  time  of  -the  trial;  Richard  Brazel,  clerk  to 
Hoakesly,  deposed  that  goods  had  been  sold  to  James  Robinson 
&  Co.  ;  the  time  that  has  elapsed  renders  it  scarcely  possible  to 
come  at  facts  necessary  to  oppose  evidence  Hoakesly  might  produce 
now.  L.  8.  Endorsed:  "General  Officers  opinion  on  Hoaksley's 
Affair".  2  pp.  Q°. 

1783.        Varick,  Richard.      Lt.  col.  and  recording  secretary  to  Washington.     Pough- 

Aug.  4.  keepsie    [New   York].     Tabulated    list  sent  to   Gen.    [George] 

Washington    [Newburgh,    New   York].      State   of  the   volumes 

remaining  in  his  [Varick's]  hands.     A.  D.  S.     Endorsed:  "State 

of  the  Books  yet  unfinished  at  Poughkeepsie  August  14th.  1783  ". 


[1783.]  Canada,  "Limits"  of.  Boundary  lines  specified;  "Quebeck  was  the 
name  given  to  the  Government  of  Canada  by  the  royal  proclama 
tion  of  1  763  '  '  .  Endorsed  by  Washington  :  '  '  Boundaries  of  Canada'  '  . 
lp.  Qo. 


CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS.  183 

1784.        Fontenilles,  Marquis  de.     Paris.     Letter   to   George  Washington  [Mt. 
Nov.  20.  "Vernon,  Virginia].     Congratulates  him  on  "the  gratefull  hom- 

mage  you  so  justly  receive  from  the  State  of  Virginia".  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  Q°. 

The  reference  is  to  the  action  taken   by  the  Virginia  Legislature  .June  22, 
1784. 

[1784.]  Bruff,  Thomas.  [Georgetown,  Maryland.]  Letter  to  [George]  Wash 
ington,  Mt.  Vernon  [Virginia].  Troubles  him  again  on  a  matter 
he  has  written  about  before;  refers  him  to  William  Vans  Murray 
for  knowledge  of  his  character;  has  met  with  business  reverses; 
desires  the  loan  of  £400  or  £500;  will  give  security  in  six  weeks;  is 
going  to  marry  a  lady  of  wealth  as  soon  as  present  financial 
embarrassments  are  overcome;  his  remarkable  vision;  will  repay 
the  debt  in  six  months  or  a  year;  will  remain  in  Georgetown  for 
answer  to  this  letter.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by  Washington :  ' '  From 
Mr  Thomas  Bruff  without  date  and  without  Success".  3  pp.  F°. 

1789.        Massachusetts,  [State.]  Boston.     Vote  of  Committee  on  reception  of  the 
[Oct.  17?]  President  [George  Washington].     Votes  that  the  house  now  occu 

pied  by  [Jared]  Ingersoll  be  prepared  for  residence  of  the  Presi 
dent  while  here:  that  Col.  William  Tudor  present  the  above  vote 
to  Christopher  Gore  to  be  presented  by  him  to  the  Secretary  of  the 
President  [Tobias  Lear?] ;  Tudor  to  see  that  the  house  is  prepared. 
Copy  attested:  "Jno.  Andrews".  1  p.  F°. 

1789.        Chapel  Church,  Boston.   Vote  of  wardens.    Thomas  Bulfmch  and  Shrimp- 
Oct.  18.  ton   Hutchinson,    wardens,   and   Samuel   Breck,  Charles   Miller 

and  Christopher  Gore  appointed  a  committee  to  invite  the  Presi 
dent  of  the  United  States  [George  Washington]  to  attend  a  sacred 
concert  at  the  Chapel.  "Attt.  Thos.  Bulfinch.  Shrimptoii 
Hutchinson,  wardens".  1  p.  Q°. 

1789.        Massachusetts,  [State.]  Boston  Selectmen.     Letter  to  President  George 
Oct.  21.  Washington    [Springfield,     Massachusetts].       Informs     him     of 

arrangements  made  for  his  reception;  trusts  they  will  meet  with 
his  approbation;  this  letter  will  be  delivered  by  Joseph  Barrell, 
Samuel  Breck  and  William  Eustis,  the  committee  appointed  for 
the  above  purpose.  2  pp.  Q°. 

[1789.]      Massachusetts,    [State.]     Boston    Selectmen.     Request    [to    President 
[Oct.  27.]  George  Washington,  Boston].     In  behalf  of  the  ladies  ask  that 

he  allow  his  portrait  to  be  painted;  they  intend  to  present  it  to 
be  hung  in  '"Faneuill  Hall."  1  p.  Q°. 

1789.        Jennings   Daniel   and   others.     Boston.     Petition  to    President  George 
Oct.    28.  Washington  [Boston].     Congress   has   provided   for  pensioning 

invalids  of  the  late  Army,  but  they  have  received  no  money  for 
three  years;  inevitable  suffering  that  must  ensue  from  the  hard 
winter  about  to  set  in;  pray  that  he  may  grant  them  some  imme 
diate  relief.  Signed:  Danl.  Jennings,  Benj.  Goold,  William 
Spooner,  Richd.  Witcom,  John  Hunewell,  and  Amariah  Vose. 
1  p.  F°. 


184  CALENDAR    OF    WASHINGTON    MANUSCRIPTS. 

Georgia,  [State.]  Savannah.  Proceedings  of  a  meeting  of  citizens,  Gen. 
Lachlan  Mclntosh,  Chairman.  Committee  appointed  to  call  a 
meeting  for  July  29th:  Mr.  Scheuber,  Dr.  Young  and  Mr. 
Welscher. 

July  29.  Meeting  held.  Dr.  Noble  Wimberly  Jones,  chairman.  Re 

solves:  Treaty  of  Amity,  Commerce  and  Navigation  is  infraction  of 
sovereignty  of  United  States  and  derogatory  to  interests  of  citizens 
thereof;  Committee  consisting  of  Jno.  Y.  Noel,  Noble  Wimberly 
Jones,  Lachlan  Mclntosh,  Joseph  Clay,  James  Habersham,  George 
Jones,  Win.  Stephens,  James  Jones,  John  Houstoun,  Jno.  Mosel, 
James  Cochran,  Robert  Bolton,  Ebenezer  Hills,  Mordecai  Shef- 
tall  and  James  B.  Young  appointed  to  consider  treaty  and  report 
their  sentiments  thereon  on  Aug.  1st. 

Aug.  1.  Report  of  Committee:  Treaty  obtains  none  of  redresses  sought 

but  violates  agreement  with  France  and  stipulations  of  treaty  of 
1783  [Definitive  Treaty  of  Peace];  contravenes  acts  of  banish 
ment;  insufficiency  of  articles  concerning  Northwest  Territory; 
navigation  of  Mississippi  conceded  without  obtaining  any  recip 
rocal  right;  injustice  of  establishing  commission  for  settlement  of 
British  indemnity  claims;  no  mention  made  of  negroes  carried 
off  by  the  British;  inequality  and  injustice  of  methods  for  obtain 
ing  redress  for  illegal  captures;  injustice  of  allowing  Englishmen 
to  hold  property  in  the  United  States;  trade  with  West  Indies 
limited  to  vessels  of  small  tonnage  and  cotton  is  not  to  be  ex 
ported  in  American  vessels;  clause  concerning  increase  of  Brit 
ish  tonnage  will  result  in  direct  taxation  to  an  obnoxious  degree; 
contain  no  restrictions  against  future  British  spoliation;  grants 
Great  Britain  the  right  of  search;  prevents  expatriation;  allows 
armed  vessels  and  prizes  to  be  brought  into  United  States  ports 
in  violation  of  agreements  with  France;  lament  that  treaty 
received  secret  discussion;  recommend  the  President  not  to  ratify 
the  treaty;  engrossed  copies  of  these  resolutions  to  be  transmitted 
to  the  President  of  the  United  States  [George  Washington]. 
Copy  attested:  "Peter  S.  Lafitte  Secrr. "  Endorsed  by  Washing 
ton:  "relative  to  the  Treaty  with  Great  Britain".  5  pp.  F". 

179."i.         Georgia,    [State.]    Savannah.     Letter   of   citizens   to   President   George 
Aug.     1.  Washington  [Philadelphia].     The  proceedings  of  a  mass    meet 

ing  of  citizens  on  the  Treaty  of  Amity,  Commerce  and  Navigation 
with  Great  Britain;  objects  are  stated  in  the  light  that  treaty 
militates  against  their  rights  and  interests;  belief  in  his  wisdom 
and  justice;  if  their  sentiments  are  those  of  the  majority  of  the 
citizens  of  the  other  states  as  it  is  believed,  ask  that  he  withhold 
his  signature.  Signed:  "  By  order  of  the  Citizens  N[oble]  W[im- 
berly]  Jones  chairman".  2pp.  F". 

1799.        Scott,  Gustavus;  Thornton,  William  and  White,  Alexander.      Cuitimh- 
fSept.     2.  x  lone  PS   of  tlie    Federal    ('it;/.     Washington,  District  of  Columbia. 

Letter  to  [George]  Washington,  Mt.  Vernon.  Have  received  letter 
of  Aug.  28th  with  enclosures  from  Col.  [Timothy]  Pickering; 
subject  mentioned  deserves  consideration;  thank  Washington  for 
his  attention.  A.  L.  S.  Endorsed  by  AVashington:  "From  The 
Commissioners  of  the  Federal  City,  2d.  Sep  1799".  1  p.  C2°. 


INDEX  OF  NAMES. 


185 


INDKX. 


Abbott,  Joshua.     Capt.,  1st  New  Hampshire  regiment.    See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George 

Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 

Abbott,  Reuben.     Private,  Capt.  Joshua  Abbott's  company,  1st  New  Hampshire  regi 
ment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Abercrombie,  James.     Maj.  gen.  commanding  his  majesty's  troop*  in  North  America. 

See:    Forbes,  John,  Order  appointing  George  Washington  president  of  a 

general  court-martial     1758,  Oct.  6. 
Acrill,  William.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Adam,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ramsey,  William;  Adam,  Kobert  and  Carlyle  &  Dalton  to  George  Washing 
ton  and  John  West    1774,  May  16. 

Adams,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Adams,  Peter.     Lt.  col.,  7th  Maryland   regiment.     See:  Washington,  George,  Gen 
eral  orders    1778,  June  11.     Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders    1781, 

Oct.  25. 

Adams,  Richard.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Adams,   Samuel.      Chairman,    Marine   committee,    Continental    Congress.      Letter   to 

George  Washington.      See:    Continental   Congress,   Marine   Committee   to 

George  Washington     1779,  May  26. 

Adams,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Adams,  Winborn.      Capt.,  2<l   Xeir  Hampshire    regiment.     See:    Sullivan,  John  to 

George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Addison,  Alexander.     Judge  and  president   of  ,5th  judicial   circuit  of  Pennsylvania. 

See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Marshall    1798,  Dec.  30.    Letter  to,    See: 

Washington,  George     1799,  Dec.  30. 
Addison,  —     — .     See:    Boucher,  Jonathan  to  George  Washington     1770,   March. 

Fra/ier,  Joshua,     Account  against  Jonathan  Boucher     1770,  June  10. 
Addorson,  —     — .     See:  Addison. 
Admiralty  Board.     See:  Continental  Congress,  Admiralty  Board ;  also  Continental 

Congress,  Marine  Committee. 
Aikens, —     — .      Cabinetmaker.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Clement  Biddle    1797, 

July  3. 

Airy,  Thomas.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewis     1796,  July  3. 
Alexander,  John.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Alexander,  Nathaniel.  Lt.,  6th  Continental  infantry.     Letter  to  George  Washington. 

See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington     1776,  April  1. 

Alexander,  William,  Lord  Stirling.     See:  Stirling. 

187 


188  I1<TDEX. 

Alexander,  —     — .     See:  Ramsey,  William;  Adam,  Robert  and  Carlyle  &  Dalton 

to  George  Washington  and  John  West     1775,  May  16. 
Alexandria,  [Virginia]     Improvement  of.     S<-e:  Ramsey,   William;  Adam,  Robert 

and  Carlyle  &  Dalton  to  George  Washington  and  John  West  1775,  May  16. 
Alexson,  James.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Alexson,  Thomas.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Alexson,  Thomas  jr.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 

June  22. 

Allan,  John.  Ensign,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Maj.  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14.  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers 
killed  etc.  on  Maj.  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Allan,  John.  Col.  and  commander  in  chief,  Indian  department.  See:  Heath,  William 
to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  13. 

Allen,  Ethan.  Brevet  col.,  Continental  army.  See:  Littel  D.  to  George  Washington 
1780,  July  21-26.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  1. 

Allen,  James.  Ensign,  9th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Allen,  John.  "A  Refugee"  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  Washington 
1778,  June  18. 

Allen,  John     Private,  43d  regiment,  British  arm;/.     Examination     1780,  June  16. 

Allen,  Levi.     Letter  to,    See:  Moylan,  Stephen     1776/Feb.  9. 

Allen,  William  jr.      Li.  col.,    "Pennsylvania  Loyalist  Dragoons",  Jlritix/i  jiroclncial 

troops.      See:    South   Carolina,    [State]    British    Forces   in,    1781,  Aug.    10. 

Charleston,  South  Carolina,  British  Forces  at,  1782,  Dec.  23. 
Allen,  Wilson.     Clerk  of  the  General  Court  of  Virginia.    See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of 

sale  to  George  Washington     1763,  Feb.  14. 

Allen,  Wilson.  Recorder  of  Deeds?  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799, 
June  17. 

Alliston,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

"Amazon."  British  man-of-war  at  New  York.  See:  Z  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Dec.  16. 

American  Colonies,  Navy  of.  See:  Reed,  Joseph,  List  of  armed  vessels  at  Salem, 
Marblehead  and  Plymouth  1775,  Oct.  21). 

Amicus  Reipublicae.  Secret  Agent  in  Xe.n-  York.  Information  sent  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Calendar  of  documents  received  by  Washington  under 
dates  of  1780;  May  17,  June  1,  June  24,  June  28-30,  June  30,  July  16,  July 
16-19,  July  19,  July  26-31,  Aug.  1,  Oct.  13.  See:  Culper  Samuel  to  John 
Bolton  1781,  May  19. 

"Amphitrite."      liritlsli  man-of-war,  Capt.  /.' .  Higgs.     Sec:   Littel   I),   to  George 

Washington     1780,  July  22,  July  26. 
Andersohn,  Ernst  William.     Lt.,  Prince  Hereditary  regiment,  Hessians.     See:  Durie, 

Thomas,  Return  to  George  Washington     1781,  Oct. 
Anderson,  Andrew.     1'rivate,  capt.  Benjamin  Tdcomh's  company,  2d  Xe/r  Hampshire. 

regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Anderson,    James.     Private,    23d   regiment,    Jirilish    nnnii.      See:    Durie,    Thomas, 

Return  to  George  Washington     1781,  Oct.  2. 
Anderson,  James.     Physician.     See:   Washington,   George   to   Tobias   Lear     1794, 

May  6.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1798,  July  2c. 


INDEX.  189- 

Anderson,  James.  Manager,  Mt.  Vernon  estate.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1797,  Nov.  25,  Dec.  21.  Observations  on  accounts  of,  See:  Washington, 
George  1798,  Feb.  1.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  Feb.  6. 
See:  Washington,  George  to  Samuel  Davidson  1798,  March  2.  Washing 
ton,  George  to  William  Fitzhugh  1798,  May  30.  Letter  to,  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  1798,  June  11,  Nov.  l,Nov.  3.  See:  Washington,  George  to- 
Henry  Lee  1798,  Nov.  4.  Washington,  George  to  William  Augustine 
Washington  1799,  May  24,  June  10,  June  17. 

Anderson,  John  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Maj.  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758.  Sept.  14. 

Anderson,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Anderson,  John.  See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Anderson  1798,  Feb.  6. 
Washington,  George  to  Samuel  Davidson  1 798,  March  2. 

Anderson,  Joshua.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Henry  Lee     1780,  Aug.  20. 

Anderson,  Samuel.  Private  4$d  regiment,  British  army.  Examination.  See:  Allen,. 
John,  Examination  1780,  June  16. 

Anderson, .  of  Monmouth  ronnti/,  JVe/r  Jersey.  See:  Lee,  Henry  to  George 

Washington  1782,  April  22. 

Anderson,  Xegro.     See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Dandridge     1795,  May  28. 

Andre,  .John  Lewis.  Major  and  adj.  gen.,  British  army  in  America.  See:  Littel  D. 
to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  24,  Oct.-Xov. 

Andresohn,  William  du.     See:  Andersohn. 

Andrews,  John.  See:  Massachusetts,  Boston,  Vote  of  committee  on  reception  of 
the  President  1789,  Oct. 

Andrews,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

"Andromache."  French  man-of-war.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de 
Rochambeau  1782,  Feb.  21. 

Angel,  Abiathari.  Capt.,  col.  David  Brewer's  Massachusetts  regiment .  Petition  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  2. 

d'Angelelli,  Louis,  Marquis.  Lt.  gen.,  Hessian  grenadier  regiment.  See:  Ernest, 
John  and  two  others,  Examination  1782,  Xov.  30. 

Ang-ell,  Israel.  Col.,  %d  Rhode  Island  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  General 
orders  1778,  June  11. 

Annett,  John.  Private,  capt.  Henry  Miller's  company,  3d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion. 
See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Anspach  Regiments.  See:  German  Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George 
Washington  1780-81. 

Anthony,  Joseph.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1799,  March  17. 

Antil,  Edward.  Lt.  col.,  2d  Canadian  regiment.  See:  Fitzgerald,  John  to  John  Sul 
livan  1776,  May  25. 

Antill,  Edward.     See:  Antil. 

Aorson,  Aaron,  ('apt.,  3d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York.  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Arbuthnot,  Marriot.  Vice-admiral  in  command  of  British  fleet  at  Xew  York.  See: 
New  York,  British  forces  at,  Information  respecting,  17.79,  Dec.;  1780,  July 
18;  1781,  July  3-7.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  July 
16-19,  July  19.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Sept.  7.  Culper,  Samuel 
to  John  Bolton  1781,  May  19.  S.  G.  to  Richard  Muirson.  1781,  July  8. 


190  INDEX. 

Archdeacon,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1 770,  June  22. 

Archer,  Mrs.  —  — .  of  Phillipsburg,  New  York.  See:  Gibbs,  Caleb,  Report  to  Wil 
liam  Heath  and  Benjamin  Tupper  1781,  July  30. 

Armand,  Charles.     See:  Turin,  Charles  Armaml,  Marquis  de  la  Rouerie. 

Armor,  Thomas.  Lt.,  capt.  Robert  Clnggage's  company?,  Ixt  Continental  infantry. 
See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Armstrong-,  James.  Lt.,  capt.  Thomas  Craig's  company,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment. 
Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers 
to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Armstrong,  John.  Brig,  gen.,  Pennsylvania  militia.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Plan  for  the  attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3. 

Arnold,  Benedict.  Col.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  James  War 
ren  1775,  Sept.  10.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Sept.  20  and  Oct.  4. 
Col.,  20th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1776, 
Jan.  12.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Wash 
ington  1778,  June  2.  Continental  Congress,  Admiralty  Board  to  George 
Washington  1780,  March  23.  Brig,  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Culper,  Samuel 
to  John  Bolton  1780,  Oct.  8.  Tallmadge,  Benjamin  to  George  Washington 
1780,  Oct.  11.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  11,  Oct.  13.  A  Stranger 
to  Elias  Dayton  1780,  Oct.  17.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct. 
24.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Oct.  26.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hen 
dricks  1780,  Oct.  26,  Oct.-Nov.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Dec. 
24.  Bissel,  Daniel,  Intelligence  obtained  1782,  Oct.  Mullen,  Daniel  and 
others,  Examination  1782,  Nov.  25.  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Infor 
mation  respecting,  1782. 

Arnold,  John.  Sergt.,  commander  in  chief  s  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  Re 
turn  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Arnold,  Thomas.  Capt.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  board  of 
inspection  1783,  June  10. 

Arthur,  Jesse.     Loyalist.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton     1780,  Nov.  5. 

Arundel,  Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Arundel. 

Ashe,  John  Baptista.  Major,  1st  Xorth  Carolina  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Wash 
ington.  See:  Clark,  Thomas  and  others  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  12. 

Ashford,  George.     See:  Washington,  George  to  William  H.  Foote     1799,  June  7. 

Ashford,  Michael.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ashmead,  Jacob.  Capt.,  2d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Cir 
cular  letter  to  corps  commanders  1780,  Jan.  22. 

Asgill,  Sir  Charles.  Capt.,  1st  regiment  of  foot  guards,  British  army.  See:  United 
States,  Continental  Congress,  Resolve  1782,  Nov.  7. 

Association,  Articles  of.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Athey,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Athey,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Atkin,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Atkinson,  Roger.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association,     1770,  June  22. 

Atwood,  Jesse.  Private?,  capt.  Thomas  Williams' s  company?,  col.  John  Pdterson's 
Massachusetts  regiment  or  in  capt.  Joints  Hubbard's  company?,  coJ.  Jonathan 
Ward's  Massach  usetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See :  Welch, 
William  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-76. 


INDEX.  191 

d'Augenillis,  Louis,  Marquis.     See:  d'Angelelli. 

Austin,  Benjamin.     Private,  capt.    Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st    Virginia  regiment. 

See:  Fort  Duquesne,   Pennsylvania,    Major  James  Grant's   recoimoissauce, 

Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 
Austin,  Jonathan  Williams.     Major,   16th    Continental  infantry.     Letter  to  George 

Washington.     See:  Sargent,  Paul  Dudley  and  Austin,  Jonathan  Williams  to 

George  Washington  1776,  Aug. 
"Avenger."     British  man-of-war.      See:  Mullen,  Daniel  and  others,   Examination 

1782,  Nov.  25. 
Avery,  William.     Private,  col.   George  Washington's  company,  1st   Virginia  regiment. 

See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 

Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 
Babcock,  Henry.     Col.,  Rhode  Island  regiment.     Letter  to,   See:  Harrison,  Robert 

Hanson  1776,  March  4.     Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  March  12. 

Babcock,  James.  Lt.  col.,  1st  Rltode  Island  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton  1775,  Aug.  22. 

Backer,  John.     See:  Dodge,  Richard  to  George  Washington  1775,  July  14. 

Bacon,  William.  Major,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  the  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Bailey,  Amos.  Se'-gt.,capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col. Samuel  Gerrish' s Massachu 
setts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel  and 
others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Bailey,  Ezekiel.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Bailey,  John.  Prirate,  capt.  Thomas  MighilVs  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel  and 
others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Bailey,  John.  Col.,  23d  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Read,  Joseph  and  Bailey,  John  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  2.  Col., 
M  Massachusetts f  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Bailey,  Samuel.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Mas- 
sacJnisetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Bailey,  Samuel.  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Bailey,  Thomas.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Bailey.     See  also:  Bayley  and  Bayly. 

Baine,  Alexander.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Baird,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Baisto,  Joshua.  Lt.,  brig.  gen.  John  Thomas's  regiment.  See:  Thomas,  John  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  11. 

Baker,  Benjamin.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Baker,  James.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Din- 
widdie  1755,  Aug. — Sept? 


192  INDEX. 

Baker,  James.  Lt.,capt.  Thomas  Buttitt' 8  company,  M  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Fort 
Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14.  Washington  George,  List  of  officers 
killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  reeon- 
noissance  1758,  Sept  14. 

Baker,  Jerman.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]    Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Baker,  John,  (.'apt.,  col.  Moses,  Little' s  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Foster,  Gideon, 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  11. 

Baker,  John.  Capt.,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  14. 

Baker,  John,  (.'apt.,  col.  John,  Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan, 
John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Baker,  Richard.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Baldwin,  Loammi.  Lt.  col.,  col.  tinnuel  Gerrish's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  General  Court  of  Massachusetts  1775,  Aug.  5.  Baker, 
John,  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  14.  Letter  to,  See:  Harri 
son,  Robert  Hanson  1775,  Nov.  12.  See:  Heath,  William,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Nov.  25.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1775, 
Dec.  13,  Dec.  20.  CoL,^6th  Continental  -infantry.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Memorandum  1776. 

Baleng-er,  Daniel  Mills.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June 
22. 

Balfour,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Ball,  Blackball  William.  Lt.,  3d  Pennsi/lrania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Wash 
ington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington 
1778,  Sept.  15. 

Ball,  Burgess.  Colonel.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1793,  July  21;  171)4, 
July  27.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Jacob  VanVleck  1796,  Dec.  7.  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  Dec.  14;  1797,  Jan.  13. 

Ball,  George.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797,  Feb.  1,  March  6;  1799, 
March  1 7. 

Ball,  Spencer  M.  Member  of  Virginia,  House  of  linrgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Ballendine,  J»ohn.  (timer  of  iron  foundry  at  Occorjnan,  Virginia.  See:  Johnston, 
George  to  George  Washington  1760,  Jan.  8.  Grimett,  Robert,  Deposition 
1760,  Jan.  23.  Memorandum  to  George  Washington  1760,  Jan.  23.  Letter 
to  George  Washington  1760,  Jan.  24.  See:  Stephens,  Joseph  to  George  Wash 
ington  1760,  Nov.  15.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1760,  Nov.  18. 

Balmain,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Balme,  Mottin  de  la.  Col.  and  inspector-general  of  cavalry.  Letter  to  George  Wash 
ington  1778. 

Banes,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 

Banister,  John.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]1 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Banker,  Abraham.  Loyalist.  See:  Vanderhovern,  John  to  George  Washington. 
1780,  Nov.  6. 

Banks,  Alexander.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Barber,  Francis.  Lt.  col.,  3d  Xen-  Jersey  regiment.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 


INDEX.  193 

Barber,  Isaac.  Ensign,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  See: 
Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Barber,  Nathaniel  jr.      Deputy  commissary  of  artillery,  Continental  nnm/.     A   return 

to  George  Washington  1776,  May  23. 

Barber,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association   1770,  June  22. 
Barber,  W'lliain.     Major  and  aid  de  camp  to  maj.  gen.  Stirling.  See:  Hand,  Edward, 

Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Barlow,  Joel.  Author.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambean  1788, 
May  2S. 

Barnet,  Robert.     Lt.,  Invalid  regiment,  Continental  army.     See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report 

of  hoard  of  inspection  1783,  June  10. 
Barraud,  Daniel     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Barrell,  Joseph.  See:  Massachusetts,  [State]  Boston,  Selectmen  to  George  Wash 
ington  1789,  Oct.  21. 

Barret,  James.  Mrmlter,  Massachusetts  Committee  of  Supplies.  Estimate  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Committee  of  Supplies  to 
George  Washington  1775. 

Barret,  John.     See:   Virginia.  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Barry.  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Bartlett,  William,  ('opt.  of  Coutiiifntal  armed  vessel.  Letter  to,  See:  Moylan, 
Stephen  1775,  Nov.  5.  Agent  for  Continental  armed  vessels.  Letter  to,  See:  Moy 
lan,  Stephen  1775,  Nov.  10.  Nov.  11,  Dec.  2.  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1775, 
Dec.  4.  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  6,  Dec.  10,  Dec.  15.  Harrison,  Robert 
Hanson  1775,  Dec.  15.  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  25,  Dec.  28;  1776,  Jan.  8, 
Jan.  10.  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  Jan.  17.  Moylan,  Stephen  1776, 
Jan.  26,  Feb.  4,  Feb.  12,  March  11.  See  also:  Glover,  Jonathan  and  Bartlett, 
William. 

Bartlett,  William  and  Glover,  John.  Agents  for  Continental,  united  nwlx.  Letter  to, 
See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  2. 

Barton,  John.  Servant,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Barton,  Rufus.     Captain.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Nov.  5. 

Barton,  Thomas.  Li.  col.,  British  prorincial  troops.  See:  Amicus  Reipublieae  to 
George  Washington  1780,  June  28,  July  16-19.  New  York,  British  Forces 
at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  Aug.  12.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780, 
Sept.  25. 

Bassett,  Burweil.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia.  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George 
to  William  Washington  1793,  Jan.  30. 

Bassett,  Robert.  Private,  rapt.  Walter  Steicart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Bates,  Edward.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Bates,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  .June  22. 
Batzel,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Baxter,  William.  Commissary  /,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle 
for,  1777,  Dec? 

19108—01 13 


194  INDEX. 

Bayard,  James.     See:  Reed,  Joseph  to  the  Committee  of  Safety  of   Massachusetts 

1775,  July  17. 
Bayard,  William.      CoL,   British  provincial  troops.     See:   Z  to  George  Washington 

1778,  Dec.  16. 
Bayler,  George.     Merchant  ?  of  Providence,  Rhode  Island.     See:  Cheever.  Ezekiel  to 

George  Washington  1776,  Jan.  30. 
Bayler.      See  also:  Baylor. 
Baylest,  William.     Private,  col.  George  Washington' ft  company,  Ixt  Virginia  regiment. 

See:    Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 

Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Bayley,  Amos.  Sergt.,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill'x  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Maxxa- 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington 
1775,  Oct.  9. 

Bayley,  .Jacob.  Col.,  New  York  militia.  Letter  to,  See:  Palfrey,  William  1776, 
March  7.  Washington,  George  1776,  April  29,  June  25.  Brig,  gen.,  New  York 
militia.  Instructions  to  Lt.  John  Goulet  1779,  Oct.  19.  Letter  to  George 
Washington  1780,  Sept.  7.  Certificate  of  service  1780,  Sept?  Letter  to,  See: 
Gosselin,  Clement  1781,  May  2. 

Bayley,  See  also:  Bailey  and  Bayly. 

Baylor,  George.  Lt.col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.  See:  Washington,  George 
to  Clarke  &  Nightingale  1775,  Aug.  31.  Washington,  George  to  Nicholas 
Cooke  1775,  Aug.  31.  Washington,  George  to  James  Warren  1775,  Sept.  10. 

Bayly,  IVirce.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Bayly,  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Bayly,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Beal,  James.  Private,  capt.  Winthrop  Rowe's  company,  2d  New  Ihnnpshire  regiment. 
See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Beall,  Priscilla.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Francis  Deakins  1799,  Jan.  25,  June 
16,  June  26. 

Beale,  William  jr.     See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association  1763,  June  3. 

Beaman,  Joseph.  Quartermaster,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer' x  artificer  regiment.  See: 
Washington,  George,  A  return  of  the  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Beasly,  Gowen.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen' 8  company,  Ixt  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  (ieorge  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Beatty,  John.  Col.  and  commissary  general  of  prisoners,  Continental  army.  See':  Con 
tinental  Congress,  Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington  1780,  Feb.  15. 

Beavers,  Joseph.  CoL,  2d  regiment,  Hnnterdon  count//,  New  Jersey,  militia.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Bebee,  Alexander.  Carpenter,  armed  galley  "Lady  Washington".  See:  Cook,  Robert, 
Pay  roll  of  officers  1776,  Sept. 

"Bedford."  British  man-of-war  at  New  York.  See:  Z  to  (ieorge  Washington  1778, 
Dec.  7. 

Beedle,  Andrew.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Belknap,  Andrew  E.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  Oct.  8.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  William  Herbert  1798,  Oct.  8. 

Belknap,  Jeremy.     Clergyman.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  June  17. 


INDEX.  195 

Belknap,  John.  Capt.,  col.  James  Clinton's  New  York  regiment.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29.  Clinton,  James,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1776,  June  19. 

Beii,  David.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwid- 
die  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Bell,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Bell,  Joseph.     Private,  capt.  John  Baker's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachu 
setts  regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 
Bell,  Matthew.     Private,  2d  New  York  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George,   Pardon 

1780,  May  26. 

Bell,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Bell,  William.     Commissary?,  Continental  army .     See:  Continental  army,  Cattle  for, 

1777,  Dec? 

Bellnap,  John.     See:  Belknap. 

Belong-e,  Noel.     See:  Bayley,  Jacob,  Certificate  of  service  1780,  Sept? 
Benau,  See:  Buenau. 
Benoug-h.     See:  Buenau. 

Bennett,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Benson,  Joshua.     Capt.,  col.  Tiieophilus  Cotton's  Massachusetts  regiment.    See:  Thomas, 

John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  13. 
Bentinck,   R,,dolphus.      Lt.,  60th  regiment  of  foot  in  America.     See:  Washington, 

George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major 

James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 
Bentined,  Rudolphus.     See:  Bentinck. 
Bsrmaine,   George.      Volunteer  on  armed  galley  "Lady    Washington."      See:  Cook, 

Robert,  Payroll  of  officers  1776,  Sept. 
Bernard,    Benjamin.      Col.,    23d  regiment,    Royal    Welsh    Fusileers.      See:  Gosselin, 

Clement  to  George  Washington  1781,  Jan. 
Berry,  John.     Private,  capt.  Matthew  Smith's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion. 

See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 
Bert,  John  ?   Captain.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de   Rochambeau   1782, 

Jan.  14. 
Bertrand,  Antoine  Francois  de  Molleville,  Marquis  de.     See:  Washington,  George  to 

Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6. 
Bevoir,  Philip  Dubois.     Capt.,  5th  New    York  regiment.      See:  New  York,    [State] 

Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 
Bicknam,  John.     Lt. ,  9th  Pennsylvania  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington. 

See:  McClelan,  John,  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 
Biddle,  Clement.      Col.  and  commissary  general  of  forage.     Warrant  to,  See:  Wash- 
ton,  George  1780,  Sept.  6.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797,  May 

28.     June  8,  July  3,  Sept.  6.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Frederick  Kitt 

1798,  Jan.  10,  July  29.     Washington,  George  to  Oliver  Evans  1798,  Aprils. 

Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799,  Jan.  20,  Jan.  23,  Jan.  29,  Feb.  1, 

Feb.  18,  March  17,  April  21,  April  28,  June  6. 
Billing's,  Andrew.     Capt.,  col.  Rudolphus  Ritzema' s  New  York  regiment.     See:  Nicoll, 

Isaac,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29. 
Billing-s,  .     Lt.,  60th  regiment  of  foot  in  America.     See:  Washington,  George, 

List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 

Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept,  14. 


196  INDEX. 

Bingham,  William.  Author.  See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Ross  1795, 
July  15. 

Birch.,  Samuel.  Lt.  col.,  17th  regiment  of  light  dragoons,  British  army.  See:  Cnlper, 
Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Sept.  1  and  5. 

Bird,  Benjamin.  Lt.,capt.  Robert  Cluggage's  company,  1st  (Continental  infant r;/.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Bishop,  Edward.  Prirate,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  (rerrish's  Mas- 
sacjiusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct  9. 

Bissel,  Daniel.  Sergt.,  capt.  Da  aid  Humphrey'*  company  3d  (onnectimt  regiment. 
Substance  of  information  obtained  1 782,  ( )ct.  Reward  <  >f  merit.  See.  Wash 
ington,  George,  Proclamation  1783,  May  8. 

Bisset,  James.     Prisoner,  71st  regiment,  British   army.     Examination   1777.  April  16. 

Black,  John,  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Breirer's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  22.  See:  Gates,  Benjamin  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Oct.  81.  . 

Blag-den,  George.      Builder.     See:   Washington,  George  to  William  Thornton  17W, 

Feb.  15,  April  21,  June  16. 
Blag-den  &  Lenthal.      Guilders.     See:  Washington,    George   to  William   Thornton 

1798,  Dec.  80;   1799,  Jan.  80. 
Blag-g-,   John.      Ensign,   1st    Virginia   regiment.      See:    Washington,    George,    List  of 

officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Elaine,  Ephraim.  Co/,  and  deputy  commissary  general  of  purchases.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George  to  Jeremiah  Wadsworth  1779,  April  20.  Continental  Congress, 

Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington   1780,  July  11.      Letter  to  George 

Washington  1781,  March  21. 
Blair,    John.      Member   of    Virginia    House   of   Burgesses.     See:    Virginia,     [Colony] 

Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Biair,  John.      Clerk  of   Virginia  council.     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceed 
ings  1778,  Nov.  4.      Letter  to  George  Washington  1778. 
Blair,  John.      Lt.,  7th  Pennsylvania  regiment.      Petition  to  George  Washington.     See: 

McClelan,  John,  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 
Blair,  Robert.       Prirate,   commander   >n   chiefs  guard.       See:   Washington,   George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1788,  March  2. 
Blair.  Samuel.      Chaplain,   1x1.   Continental   infantry.      See:    Hand,  Edward   to  George 

Washington  1776. 
Blake,  George.      Lt.,  capt.  Simeon  Ha.zleton'x  company,  col.  Joltn    Felloirx'x   Manxadtn- 

settx  I'i'gimei't.     See:  Thomas,  John  to  George  Washington.  1775,  Oct.  28. 
Bland,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Bland,  Richard.     Member  uf   Virginia   House  of  Burgesses.     See:   Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.      Delegate  from.  Virginia  to  1st  Continental 

Congress.     See:   Harrison,  Benjamin;   Randolph,  Peyton  and  Bland,  Richard 

to  George  Washington  1774.  Oct.  24. 
Biand,  Theodorick.      Col..  1st   Continental  dragoons.      Letter  to  George  Washington 

1777,  Dec.  1 1. 
Blecher,    Abraham.      Pri/-ate,   major  Andrea;  Leirix'x  company,  1st  Virginia   regiment. 

See:    Fort  Duquesne,   Pennsylvania,   Major  James   Grant's  reconnoissance, 

Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 
Bleecker,  Leonard.      ( 'apt.,  3d  Xeir  York  regiment.     See:   New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers  177V),  April? 


INDEX.  1V>7 

Sleeker,  Leonard.     See:  Bleecker. 

"Blenheim."     British  man-of-^var.     See:  Mersereau,  John  to  George  Washington 

1780,  May  27. 

Bliss,  Reuben.  Member,  Springfield  Committee  of  Correspondence.  Letter  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Springfield,  Committee  of  Corre 
spondence  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  2. 

Blodg-et,  Samuel.  L/.,6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  Greorge  Washington.  See: 
Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  See  Whit- 
comb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Blodg-et,  Samuel.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6. 

Blodg-et,  Silas.  Lt., 3d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer.  See: 
Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers  1775, 
July  26? 

"Blonde."     British  frigate,  Capt.  E.  Thornbrough  jr.     See:  Littel  D.  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780;  July  23,  July  26. 
"  Blue  Mountain."       Rritixh  ship  at  Lloyd1  s  Neck.     See:  S.  G.  to  John  Bolton  1781, 

July  30. 

Board  of  War.     See:   De Witt,  Thomas  to  George  Washington  1780,  Jan.  4. 
Bogart,  Abraham.     See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  June  1. 
Boileau,  Amable.     Ensign,   <•<>/.   Mnsvs    Hazen'x    Canadian    regiment.      Certificate  of 

service  performed  by  Lt.  Jean  Goulet  1780,  Get?     See:  Goulet,  Jean  to  George 

Washington  1781,  Jan. 
Bolchke.      See:  Borke. 

Boling,  Simon.     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Bolton,  John.     Secret    agent   'near  Xeir    York.     Letter    to,    See:  Culper,   Samuel  jr. 

1780,  Feb.  27,  March  3,  March  10.     Culper,  Samuel  1780,  March  11-13,  March 
13.     Culper,  Samuel  jr.  1780,  March  28.     Culper,  Samuel  1780,  April  5,  April 
18,  April  23,  Aug.   7,  Aug.  16.     Culper,  Samuel  jr.    1780,  Aug.  17.     Culper, 
Samuel  1780,  Aug.  27,  Sept.   1-5,  Oct.  8,  Oct.  26.  Nov.  28,  Dec.  12,  Dec.  24; 

1781.  May  19,  July  7.     S.  G.  1781,  July  30;  1782.  May  23,  June  3.  June  28. 
Bolton,  John.     See  also:  Tallmadge,  Benjamin. 

Bolton,  Mason.  Lt.  cof.,  StJi  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Washington,  George.  A 
summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from  Edward  Hand  1779,  May-June? 

Bolton,  Robert.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 
1795,  July  25. 

Bond,  —      — .     Xi-rn-t  agent.     See:   Littel  D.  to  John   Hendricks   1780,  Sept.  6,  Oct. 

26-7. 

Boneruph  ?  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
' '  Bonetta. "     British  xliin.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782, 

Feb.  12. 
Bonnell,  Benjamin.     Private,  commander  in  chief  s  guard.     See:  Washington.  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Bonnett,  Joseph.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Bonny,  Alexander.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 
Booker,  Richard.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Booker,  William.      Inventor.     Letter   to.  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  April  15, 

April  25;   1799,  April  7. 

Booth,  William.     See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association  1763,  June  3. 
Borbeck,  Friedrich  von.     Lt.  col. ,  Wissenbach  Hessianregiment.     See:  German  Troops 

in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 


198  INDEX. 

Borke,  Heinrk'h  von.  Co/.,  Knyphausen's  Hessian  regiment.  See:  German  Troops 
in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

Borre,  Prudhomme  de,  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Tilghman,  Tench  to 
John  Sullivan  1777,  June  18. 

Bose,  Carl  von.  Col.,  Dittfurth  Hessian  regiment.  See:  German  Troops  in  America, 
List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

Boston,  Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  Boston. 

Boston  Harbor,  British  ships  in.  Anonymous  letter  to  Britannicus  1775,  Oct.  28. 
Names,  rates  and  situation  of  ships  of  British  navy  in  Boston  harbor  1775, 
Oct.  28. 

Boucher,  Jonathan.  Rector  at  St.  Anne1 8,  Annapolis,  Maryland.  See:  Brown,  James, 
Account  against  John  Parke  Custis  1769,  Aug.  29.  Letter  to  George  Wash 
ington  1770,  March?  Account  against.  See:  Johnson,  Mary  1770,  Sept. 
30?  Letter  to  George  AVashington  1771?  Nov?  Account  against.  See: 
Gassaway,  Henry  1771,  Dec.  18. 

Boucher,  Jonathan  and  Custis,  John  Parke.  See:  Frazier,  Joshua,  Account 
against  John  Parke  Custis  1770,  June  10. 

Boudinot,  Elias.  President  of  Continental  Congress.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1782,  Dec.  14.  Director  of  the  Mint.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Elizabeth  Ferguson  1797,  March  5. 

Boudrau,  Athanas.  "  Temoins  en  Canada".  See:  Gosselin,  Clement  to  George 
Washington  1781,  Jan.? 

Bouille,  Francois  Claude  Armour,  Marquis  de.  Governor  af  Martinique.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  Feb.  23. 

Bouillie,  Francois,  Marquis  de.     See:  Bouille. 

Bouquet,  Henry.  Lt.  col.,  60th  regiment  British  army.  See:  Loudoun,  John  Camp 
bell,  Earl,  Minutes  taken  at  a  meeting  of  Governors  1757,  March  15. 

Bowcock,  -  — .  Captain  of  a  coaster.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William 
Augustine  Washington  1799,  May  20,  May  24. 

Bowdoin,  James.  Member  of  Massachusetts  Council.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  a 
Committee  of  the  Council  of  Massachusetts  1775,  Nov.  4. 

Bowen,  Ephraim  jr.  Capt  and  agent  for  fitting  out  armed  vessels.  Journal  1775,  Oct. 
15-Nov.  18.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  17,  Oct.  20,  Oct.  29. 
Randolph,  Edmund  1775,  Oct.  31.  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Nov.  8. 

Bowen,  Levi.  Ensign,  capt.  Jonathan  Danforth's  company,  col.  David  Brewer'*  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  7. 

Bowman,  Thomas.     Deserter?  from  British  army.     Examination  1777,  June  S. 

Boyd,  Walter.     See:  Virginia  [Colony],  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Boyle,  George.  Private,  23d  regiment  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

"Boyne."     British  man-of-war.     See:  Preston,  Plan  of  attack  on,  1775,  Oct.  28. 

Bradbeary,  James.  'Private,  capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Braddock,  Edward.  Maj.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  British  forces  in  America. 
See:  Washington,  George,  Orderly  Book  of  Maj.  Gen.  Edward  Braddock 
1755,  Feb.  2fr-June  17. 

Bradford,  William.  Capt.,  Pennsylvania  militia.  See:  Pennsylvania,  [Province] 
Committee  of  Safety  to  George  Washington  1775,  Aug.  17. 


INDEX.  199 

Brant,  Joseph  Mohawk  chief  and  col.,  British  provincial  troops.  See:  Richard, 
Henry,  Deposition  1782,  July  7. 

Bradford,  William.  Attorney  General  of  the  United  States.  See:  Washington, 
George  to  Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6.  Washington,  George  to  James  Ross 
1794,  Sept.  13. 

Bradlay,  Matthew.     See:  Virginia  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Bradley,  Philip  Burr.  Co/.,  Connecticut  state  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Memorandum  1776. 

Bradley,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Bradstrate,    John.     Private,  capt.  Tltomas  MighilVs  company,  col.  Samuel    Gerrish's 

Massachusetts  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington.     See:  Sawyer,  Eze- 

kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  9. 
Bradstreet,  John.     Col.,   60th    regiment,   Royal  Americans.     See:    Varick,  Richard, 

Memorandum  of  papers     1781? 
Brarnley,    William.     Private,   capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st   Virginia  regiment. 

See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 

Return  to  George  Washington     1758  Sept,  14. 
Brarly,   Joseph.      Capt.,  brig.  gen.  William  Maxwell's  Xew  Jersey  regiment.      Letter 

to  George  Washington     1776,  Dec.  20. 
Bray,  James.     Sergt.,  82d  regiment  British  army.     See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return  to 

George  Washington     1781,  Oct.  2. 
Brazel,    Richard.     Clerk  to   Robert  Hoakesly.     See:    Steuben,    Frederick   William; 

Knox,  Henry;  Hand,  Edward  and  Pickering,  Timothy,  Report  to  George 

Washington     1783,  June  25. 
Brearly,  Joseph.     See:  Brarly. 
Breck,  Samuel.     See:  Chapel  Church,  Boston,  Vote  of  Wardens     1789,  Oct.  18. 

Massachusetts,    [State]    Boston,  Selectmen  to    George   Washington     1789, 

Oct.  21. 

Brent,  Robert.     See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association     1763,  June  3. 
Brent,  William.     Lt.  col.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George,  General 

orders     1778,  June  11. 
Brett,  George.     Deserter  from  63d  regiment,  British  army.     Examination.    See:  Lesley, 

Joseph,  Examination     1778,  Oct.  31. 
Brewer,  David.      Col.,  9tli  Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Angel,  Abiathari,  Petition 

to   George  Washington     1775,  Sept.  2.      Bowen,  Levi,  Petition  to   George 

Washington     1775,  Sept.  7. 
Brewer,    Jonathan.       Col.,  Massachusetts   regiment.      See:    Maynard,    Nathaniel   to 

George  Washington     1775,  Sept,  18.     Black,  John  to  George  Washington 

1775,  Sept.  22.  Endorsement  of  petition.  See:  Hastings,  Eliphelet,  Petition 

to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  29.     See:    Gates,  Benjamin  to  George 

Washington     1775,  Oct.  31.     Thomas,  John  to  George  Washington     1775, 

Dec.  8.     Col.,  Massachusetts   artificer   regiment.     See:    Washington,    George, 

A  return  of  artificer  regiment     1776,  Aug.  4. 
Brewster,  Caleb.     Capt-lt.,  3d  Continental  artillery.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John 

Bolton     1780,  Feb.  27,  March  11-13,  April  5,  Aug.  27,  Sept.  1-5.     Littel  D. 

to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Sept.  26,  Oct.  11.     Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 

1780,  Nov.  5,   Nov.  28,  Dec.  12,  Dec.  24.     Letter  to,  See:  Culper,  Samuel 

1782,  May  5. 
Brewster,  -      — .    "  Deacon"  of  Neivburgh,  Xew  York.     See:    Pickering,  Timothy  to 

George  Washington  1782,  Oct.  15. 


200  INDEX. 

Briarly,  Joseph.     See:   Brarly. 

Brice,  See:   Harwood  A:  Brice. 

Brickett,  James.  Lt.  en/.,  col.  Jinm*  Friie'x  Massachusetts  regiment.  Discharge  to 
Peter  Webster.  See:  Kittredge,  Thomas,  Certificate  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Brisbane,  Edward.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Bristol,  Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Bristol. 

Britannicus,  American  informant  in  Watertown,  Massachusetts.  Letter  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Nov.  18. 

British  Forces  in  America.  At  Charleston.  See:  South  Carolina,  British  Forces 
in,  and  Charleston,  South  Carolina,  British  Forces  at.  At  Xetr  York.  See: 
New  York  City,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting.  See  also:  Secret 
Agents.  At  Philadelphia.  See:  Philadelphia,  British  Forces  at.  At  York- 
to/rn.  See:  Yorktown,  Virginia,  British  Forces  at.  See  also:  German  Troops 
in  America. 

Broad-water,  Charles.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 
Brockenbourg,  Augustine.     See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  ohici-rs  submitted  to 

Robert  Fmiwiddie     1755,  Aug. -Sept? 
Brockenborough,   William.      See:    Mississippi    Company,    Articles   of    association 

17H3,  June  3. 

Brockenbrough,  William.     See:  Brockenborough. 

Brody  ?  Mathew?  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Bronifield,  Stephen.      Major,  40th  regiment,  Jirilixli  arm;/.     See:  Mullen,  Daniel  and 

others,  Examination     1782,  Nov.  25. 

Bronaugh,  John  W.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     179(1,  Nov.  13. 
Bronaugh,  William.     See:  Washington,  George.  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 

Dinwiddie     1755,  Aug. -Sept?     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceeding's 

1773,  Nov.  4. 

Brookbank,  Thomas.   See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Brooks,  David.      Lt.  and  as*1.   clothier  general,  Nei/'    York  trim}*.      Letter  to  Tench 

Tilghman     1781,  May  15. 
Brooks,  George.     Ensign,  m[>t.  Abraham  Hirartirout's  company,  2nd  A'e/r    York  regi- 

'inent.     See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,   Return  to  George  Washington     1770   Apr.  23-29. 
Broughton,   Nicholas.      (\ipt.   of  armed  ressel.     Letter  to.  See:  Reed,  Joseph   1775, 

Oct.  12,  Oct.  19.     See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  William  Bartlett     1775,  Nov.  10. 

Moylan,  Stephen  to  Committee  of  Safety  of  Stonington     1775.  Nov.  27. 
Brown,  Abishai.     Caj>t.,  col.  John  Nixon' s  Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Reed,  Joseph 

to  AVatertown  Committee  of  Supplies     1775  July. 
Brown,  Benjamin.      Infinite,    capt.    Ezra    Neil-hall's    comjxmi/,    col.    John    Mansfield's 

Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Sullivan,   John  to  George  Washington     1775, 

Oct.  14. 

Brown,  Daniel.  Heryt.,  ,r>th  Conntclicct  nyiiiienl.  See:  (ireaton,  James,  Report  to 
George  Washington  1783,  April  24.  Washington,  George,  Proclamation 
1783,  May  3. 

Brown,    Davis.      Kcryt..    commiinder    in    chief*    guard.      See:    Washington,    George, 

Return  of  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 
Brown,  Jacob.      Lt.,    col.    Jonathan    P>rc.n'er'x   artificer   regiment.     See:    Washington, 

George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment     177(3,  Aug.  4. 
Brown,  James.     Account  against  John  Parke  Custis     1769,  Aug.  29. 
Brown,  Jedidiah.      Printti,,  commandir  in  chief ' »  guard.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 


INDEX.  201 

Brown,  John.     Private,  capt.  George  Nagle's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion. 

See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters     1775,  Oct.  23. 
Brown,  John.      Private,  capt.  James  Chambers'*  company,  3d  Pennsylvania  rijie  bat- 

falion.     See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters     1775,  Oct.  23. 
Brown,  John.      Letter  to,     See:  Moylan,  Stephen     1775,  Nov.  8,  Nov.  27. 
Brown,  John.     Merchant?  of  Providence,  Rhodi    Inland.     See:  Cheever,   Ezekiel  to 

George  Washington     1776,  Jan.  30. 
Brown,  Jonathan.     Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.     See:  Washington, 

George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment     1776  Aug.  4. 
Brown,  Joseph  jr.     Private,  capt.    Thomas  MighiU's   company,  col.   Samuel  GerrisJCs 

Massachusetts  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington.     See:   Sawyer,  Kze- 

kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  9. 

Brown,  Nathan.      Capt.,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.     Endorsement 

of  petition.     See:  Russell,  Thomas,  Petition  to  George  Washington     1775. 
Brown,    Thomas.     Private,    2d   New    Jersey    regiment.      See:   Washington,    George, 

Pardon     1780,  May  26. 

Brown,  —     — .      Captain.     See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Oct. -Nov. 
Brown,  —     — .     Lt.  col.  of  an  Anspach  regiment.     See:  German  Troops  in  America, 

List  forwarded  to  George  Washington     1780-1. 

Brown,  Mrs.  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Frederick  Kitt     1798,  Jan  29. 
Bruff,  Thomas.     Letter  to  George  Washington     1784. 
Bruin,  Caleb.      Capt.,  col.   Jonathan   Brewer's   artificer  regiment.     See:    Washington, 

George,  A  return  of  artificer  regimen ;     1776,  Aug.  4. 
Bruin,  Jeremiah.      Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer'*  artificer  regiment.     See:   Washington, 

George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment     1776,  Aug.  4. 
Brumley,  William.     Private,  capt.    Walter  Stewart'*  compamj,   1st    Virginia  regiment. 

See:    Fort  Duquesne,    Pennsylvania,   Major  James  Grant's   reconnoissance 

1758,  Sept.  14. 
Bruyn,  Jacobus  S.     Lt.  col.,  .5th  Neic  Yorkregiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 

Bryant,  Job.      Capt.,   col.    Jonathan   Brewer'*   artificer   regiment.      See:    Washington 

George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment     1776,  Aug.  4. 
Buchan,  David  Stewart  Erskine,  Earl  of      See:  Washington,  George,  to  Tobias  Lear 

1794,  May  6.     Letter  to,     See:   Washington,  George     1796,  Feb.  20. 
Buchanan,  Archibald.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articlesof association    1770,  June  22. 
Buchanan,  James.     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Articlesof  association     1770,  June  22. 
Buchanan,  Neil.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Buchanan,  Thomas.     Lt.,  capt.  James  Grier'*  company  l*t  Continental  infantrii.     See: 

Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers     1776. 
Buchanan,  William.      Col.   anil  late  commissary  general  of  jiitrcltaw*.     See:   Blaine, 

Ephraim  to  George  Washington     1781,  March  21. 

Buckley,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Buckner,  Mordecai.     See:  Washington,  George,    List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 

IMmviddie     1755,  Aug. -Sept? 
Buenau,  Rudolph  von.      Col.,  Hessian  troops  in  America.     See:  German  Troops  in 

America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

Bulfinch,  Thomas.     See:  Chapel  Church,  Boston,  Vote  of  Wardens  1789,  Oct.  18. 
Bullett,  Thomas.     See:  Bullitt. 


202  INDEX. 

Bullitt,  Thomas.  Ensign,  ist  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of 
officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept?  Capt. ,1st  Virginia 
regiment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnois- 
sance,  Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14.  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.,  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14.  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of 
association  1763,  June  3.  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773, 
Nov.  4. 

Bundy,  Peter.  Private,  capt.  Malcom  Henry'*  company,  col.  David  Breu:er'x  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  13. 

Bunker  Hill,  Battle  of.  See:  Washington,  George,  Account  of  the  killed  and 
wounded  in  the  Ministerial  army  1775,  June-July.  Return  of  killed  and 
wounded  at.  See:  Pennsylvania  (The)  Packet  or  the  General  Advertiser 
1775,  July  31. 

Burbank,  —  — .  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Marblehead,  Letter  of  inhabi 
tants  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept,  21. 

Burbeck.     See:  Borbeck. 

Burd,  Benjamin.     See:  Bird. 

Burgh,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,    [Colony]     Articles  of  association  1770,    June  22. 

Burgoyne,  John.  Lt.  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Ray,  —  -  to  George  Washington 
1782,  April  27.  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1799,  Feb.  21. 

Burk,  John.  Private,  It.  col.,  Adam  Stephen's  company  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Burn,  David.     Deserter  from  Browne' s  rangers.     Examination     1777,  June  6. 

Burnam,  Henry.     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Burnham,  Joseph.  Commissary?,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army  Cattle 
for,  1777,  Dec? 

Burns,  Samuel.     Private,  capt.  James  Ross's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  r'tfl?  batt'i/ion. 

See:  Thompson,  William,     Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 
Burrowes,  John.     Capt.,  col.  David  Forman's  additional  Continental    regiment.     See: 

Forman,  David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 
Burton,   John.     Member  of   Virginia   House  of  Burgesses.     See:   Virginia,   [Colony] 

Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Burwell,  Lewis.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Burwell,  Lewis.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses  from  Gloucester.  See:  Vir 
ginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Buskerck,  Abraham.     See:  Van  Buskirk. 

Buskirk,  Abraham.     See:  Van  Buskirk. 

Bussy,  Hezekiah.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]    Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Butler,  Charles.  Ensign,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 

Butler,  John.  Col. ,  British  provincial  troops  See:  Ray,—  —  to  George  Washing 
ton  1782,  April  27. 

Butler,  Percival.  Lt  ,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John,  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 


INDEX.  203 

Butler,  Zebnlon.  Col.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment,  commanding  at  Wyoming.  Extract 
from  letter  of.  See:  Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  intelligence  ob 
tained  from  Edward  Hand  1779,  May-June? 

Butts,—     — .     Sea  captain.     See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Maury  1796,  Dec.  5. 

Buxton,  Charles.     Physician.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799,  May  30. 

Byrd,  John.     See:  Blair,  John  to  George  Washington  1773. 

Byron,  John.  Vice  admiral,  British  navy.  See:  Z  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Dec.  7. 

Cabell,  Joseph.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Cabell,  William,  jr.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Col 
ony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Cadieux,  Pierre.  Private,  col.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.  See:  Goulet,  Jean, 

Account  of  expenses  1780,  Oct.  29.  Ferrio,  A ,  Certificate  of  mission 

1780,  Oct.  Petition  to  Marquis  de  Lafayette  1781,  Jan.  17.  Services  in 
Canada.  See:  Gosselin,  Clement,  Certificate  1781,  Jan.  18. 

Caldwell,  James.  Chaplain  of  the  New  Jersey  brigade.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Elias  Boudinot  1782,  Dec.  14. 

Call,  —  — .  Captain.  See:  Bland,  Theodorick  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec. 
11. 

Callahan,  —  — .  Miller.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Roberts  1799, 
June  17. 

Callico,  Abel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Callico,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Cambel,  John.     See:  Campbell. 

"Cameleon."     British  frigate,  capt.  J.  Johnstone.     See:  Littel  D.  to  George  Wash- 
•    ington  1780,  July  22,  July  26. 

Cameron,  Duncan.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Cameron,  Duncan.  Capt.,  43d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Campbell,  Archibald.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June 
22. 

Campbell,  Sir  Archibald.  Lt.  col.,  71st  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Z  to  George 
Washington  i778,  Dec.  16. 

Campbell,  Colin.  Lt.,  63d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Campbell,  Colin.     See:  Campbell,  Thomas  &  Company. 

Campbell,  Mrs.  Colin?  See:  Boucher,  Jonathan  to  George  Washington  1770, 
March? 

Campbell,  James.     See:  Reed,  Joseph  to  James  Warren     1775,  Aug.  24. 

Campbell,  James.  Major,  71st  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Campbell,  John.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dimviddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 


204  INDEX. 

Campbell,  John.  L,.,  capt.  Robert  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Was  ington  1758,  Sept.  14.  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers 
killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  recon 
noissance  1758  Sepu  14. 

Campbell,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ccxnpoell,  John.  Lt.  col.,  74th  regiment,  Highlanders.  See:  Gosselin,  Clement  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Jan. 

Campbell,  John.  Col.,  22d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Z  to  (ieorge  Washington 
1778,  Dec.  16. 

Campbell,  John.  Col. ,  British  armij  and  yorernor  of  Pensaco/a.  See:  Z  to  (ieorge 
Washington  1778,  Dec.  16. 

Campbell,  John.  Ma/,  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Mullen,  Daniel  and  others,  Exami 
nation  1782,  Nov.  25. 

Campbell,  Lachlan.  See:  Mercer,  (ieorge  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  (ieorge  Wash 
ington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Campbell,  Lewis.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  (ieorge, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Campbell,  Neill.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Campbell,  Thohias  &  Company.     Account  against  John  Parke  Custis     1771.  Dec.  16. 

Campernell,  William.  Prirate,  ('apt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Ger- 
rixh'x  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Saw 
yer,  Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Canada.  Address  to  inhabitants.  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Sept.  Expedi 
tion  against.  See:  Welch,  William  and  others,  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton  1775-76.  Projected  expedition  against  in  1779-81.  See:  Varick,  Richard, 
Intelligence  from,  1780?  Jan?  See  also:  Bayley,  Jacob;  Boileau,  Amable; 
Cadieux,  Pierre;  Gosselin,  Clement;  Goulet,  Jean;  Ferrio,  A  -  — .  .Routes 
into.  See:  Varick,  Richard,  Memorandum  of  papers  1781?  Inhabitants  of 
and  British  forces  in.  See:  Ray,  —  —  to  George  Washington  1782,  April  27. 
Boundaries  See  under  documents  to  Washington;  Canada,  limits  of,  1783. 

Cannon,  John.      Colonel.     See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Ross     1794,  Sept.  13. 

Cannon,  Luke.  Ensign,  15th  Virginia  regiment.  Testimony.  See:  Lee,  Charles  to 
George  Washington  1778,  June  2. 

Caphaw,  John.  Private,  capt.  John  West'*  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  West, 
John  jr..  Return  of  new  recruits  1754. 

Capron,<  Hiver.      Capt.,  col.  Ephraim  Doolittle' s  Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Sullivan 

John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Carey,  Richard.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     Letter  to  Thomas  Mifiiin 

1776,  July  3. 
Carey.     See:  Cary. 

Cariton,  Ebenezer.  Parrei/or,  commander  in  chief*  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Carleton,  Sir  Guy.  Maj.  gen.  and  It.  goc.  of  Quebec.  See:  Driver,  Joseph,  Exam 
ination  1777,  April  16.  Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  British  forces 
in  America.  See:  S.  G.  to  John  Bolton  1782,  May  23,  June  3.  Culper. 
Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1782,  July  5.  Washington,  (ieorge  to  Count  de 
Rochambeau  1782,  Aug.  4.  Bissel,  Daniel,  Intelligence  obtained  1782, 
Oct.  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1783,  May  10,  Oct.  15. 

Carleton,  Osgood.  Lt.,  Invalid  regiment,  Continental  army.  See:  Knox,  Henrv, 
Report  of  board  of  inspection  1783,  June  10. 


INDEX.  ZUu 

Garlyle,  John.  Merchant  of  Virginia.  Letter  to  George,  Washington  1760,  Jan.  8. 
See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Pearson, 
Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763,  Feb.  14. 

Carlyle,  John  ^  Dalton,  John  Merchants  of  Virginia.  See:  Grimett,  Robert, 
Deposition  1760,  Jan.  23.  Ramsey,  William;  Adam,  Robert  and  Carlyle 
and  Dalton  to  George  Washington  and  John  West  1774,  May  16. 

Carlyle,  John.  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Herbert  1794, 
March  10. 

Carlyle,  Mrs-.  John.     See:  Carlyle,  John  to  George  Washington     1760,  Jan.  8. 

Carnier,  Henry  N.  Lt.,col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Carmida,  Lazerous.  Deserter  from  col.  John  Pntton's  additional  Continental  regiment. 
See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Cams,  John.     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Carolinas,  The.  [Colonies]  Provincial  regiment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsyl 
vania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14, 

Carring-ton,  Edward.      Colom-l.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1796,  May  1. 

Carring-ton,  P .  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Carrol,  Charles,  jr.   Volunteer  aid  to  Washington.     See:  Washington,  George  to  George 

Washington  Lafayette     1798,  Dec.  25. 
Carson,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Carstithers,  Martin.  Deserter  from  Royal  Highland  Emigrants.''  Examination.  See: 
Harmany,  Jacob,  Examination  1778,  Nov.  25. 

Carter,  Charles,  'if  Carotoman.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Vir 
ginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Carter,  Charles.      Letter  to,   See:   Washington,   George     1795,  March  10. 

Carter,  Charles  L.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George    1797,  June  10. 

Carter,  Robert.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer'*  artijit-er  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Carter,  Robert  Wormsley.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia, 
[Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Carter,  Thomas.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Cary,  Archibald.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia.  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Cary,  Ebenezer.      Chairman,    Dutchess  count;/  Committee  of  Safety.     See:  New  York, 

[Colony]  Dutchess  county,  Committee  of  Safety  to  commanding  officer  at 

Fort  Constitution     1776,  May  17. 

Cary,  John.      Letter  to.  See:  Washington,  George     1796,  Dec.  30. 
Cary,  Simeon.  Col.,  Massachusetts  militia.     See:  Washington,  George,    Memorandum 

1776. 
Cary,  Wilson  Miles.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Cary.     See:  Carey. 
Cat,  Jacob.     Pri>:at>',   rapt.  John   West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See:  West, 

John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits     1754. 
Cathcart,  William  Schaw,  Earl.     Capt.,  17th  dragoons  and  commander  of  "  Cathcart's 

Loyalist  Legion."     See:  Lesley,  Joseph,  Examination     1778,  Oct.  31.     Z  to 

George  Washington     1778,  Dec.  16. 


206  INDEX. 

Causgrave,  William.  Private,  It.  col.  John  Graves  Simcoe's  "  Queen's  Ranger*."  See: 
Heard,  Johu,  Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Cayen,  Pierre.     See:  Cadieux. 

Cazenove,  John  Henry.  London  merchant.  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Mercer,  George  and  others  to  George  Washington  1774,  Dec,  12. 

Chalmers,  George.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Herbert  1794,  March  10. 
Washington,  George  to  William  Tilghman  1794,  March  31. 

Chamberlain,  Joshua.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer' 8  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Chamberlain,  William.  Lt.  col.,  2d  regiment,  Hunterdon  county,  New  Jersey,  in  Hit  in. 
See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Chamberlayne,  William.     See:  Chamberlain. 

Chambers,  Benjamin.     Lt.,  capt.  David  Harris's   company,  lut  Continental  infantry. 

See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers     1776. 
Chambers,  James.     Capt.,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion.    See:  Thompson,  William, 

Return  of  deserters   1775,  Oct.  23.     Lt.   col.,  1st  Continental  infantry.     See: 

Hand,  Edward,     Return  of  officers     1776. 
Chambers,  John.     Private,  It.  col.   Adam  Stephen'*  company,   lat   Virginia  regiment. 

See:  Fort  Duquesne,   Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 

Return  to  George  Washington     1758,  Sept.  14. 
Champion,    Henry  jr.      Lt.,    3d    Connecticut  regiment.      Remonstrance    to   Joseph 

Spencer.    See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,     Remonstrance 

of  officers     1775,  July  26? 

Chapel  Church,  Boston,  Vote  of  Wardens     1789,  Oct.  18. 
Chapin,  Israel.     Capt.,  col.  John  Fellows' s  Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Thomas,  John 

to  George  Washington     1775,  Dec.  8. 
Chapin,  Noah.     Ensign,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.     Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 

See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,     Remonstrance  of  officers 

1775,  July  26? 

Chapman,  Constant.  See:  Chapman,  Pearson,  Petition  to  House  of  Burgesses  of 
Virginia  1774,  May  19. 

Chapman,  George.  See:  Lysle,  John  to  Capt.  John  West  1774,  May  19.  Chap 
man,  Pearson,  Petition  to  House  of  Burgesses  of  Virginia  1774,  May  19. 

Chapman,  Pearson,  of  Maryland.  Petition  to  House  of  Burgesses  of  Virginia 
1774,  May  19.  See:  Lysle,  John  to  Capt.  John  West  1774,  May  19. 
Washington,  George  to  James  Ross  1794,  June  16. 

Charleston,  South  Carolina,  British  Forces  at.  Estimate  respecting,  1782,  Dec.  23. 
See  also:  Tilghman,  Tench  to  George  Washington  1782,  Dec. 

Charlis,  Lewis.  Private?,  capt.  Thomas  Williams'  s  company,  col.  John  Paterson' s  Massa 
chusetts  regiment  or  in  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard1*  company,  col.  Jonathan  Ward  s 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch,  Wil 
liam  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776. 

"Charon."  British  man-of-war  at  York,  capt.  Thomas  Symonds.  See  Yorktown,  Brit 
ish  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1781,  Oct.  4. 

Chastellux,  Francois  Jean,  Chevalier  de.  Maj.gcn.,  French  army  in  America.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders  1781,  Oct.  20. 

Chedwick,  John.  Capt. ,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer' s  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 


INDEX.  207 

Cheeck,  James.  Private,  capt.  Robert  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissauce,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Cheever,  Ezekiel.  Commissary  of  artillery.  Receipt  to  George  Washington  for  arms 
1775,  Dec.  9.  Return  to  George  Washington  of  powder  received  1776,  Jan. 
30.  Receipt  to  George  Washington  for  arms  1776,  Feb.  1.  Receipt  to 
Edward  Mitchell  for  arms  purchased  1776,  March  5.  Receipt  to  Dummer 
Jewett  for  arms  purchased  1776,  March  29.  Return  to  George  Washington 
of  ordnance  stores  1776,  July  22.  Receipt  to  George  Washington  for  arms 
1776. 

Chessher,  Justanor.  Private,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regi 
ment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnois- 
sance,  Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Chester,  John.  Capt.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26. 

Chester,  John.  Col.,  Connecticut  state  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Mem 
orandum  1776. 

Chew,  Coleby.  Ensign,  capt.  Thomas  Bullitt's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14.  Washington,  George,  List  of 
officers  killed  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's 
reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Chichester,  Richard.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  B.  Jackson  1799, 
April  10. 

Child,  John.  Ensign,  capt.  Abner  Craft's  company,  col.  Thomas  Gardner's  Massachu 
setts  regiment.  See:  Langdon,  Samuel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  18. 

Childs,  Edwards.  Private,  capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Maj.  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Childs,  Increase.  Capt.,  3d  New  York  regiment.  See:  Clinton,  James,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1776,  June  19. 

Choisey,  Claude  Gabriel  de.     See:  Choisi. 

Choisi,  Claude  Gabriel,  Due  de.  Brig,  gen.,  French  army  in  America.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  Regimental  orders  1781,  Oct.  20.  Washington,  George  to 
Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  March  19,  Aug.  11. 

Choissy,  Claude  Gabriel  de.     See:  Choisi. 

Church,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Church,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Church,  Thomas.  Col.,  3d  Rhode  Island  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Washington 
1775,  Oct.  14.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1775,  Dec.  23. 

Churchill,  Elijah.  Sergt.,  2d  light  dragoons.  See:  Greaton,  James,  Report  to 
George  Washington  1783,  April  24.  Washington,  George,  Proclamation 
1783,  May  3. 

Cincinnati,  (The)  Society  of.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Arthur  St.  Clair  1784, 
Feb.  22. 

Claiborne,  William.  See:  Boucher,  Jonathan  to  George  Washington  1770, 
March  ? 

Clap,  Ebenezer.  Lt.  col.,  20th  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  White,  Nehemiah, 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  20. 


208  INDEX. 

Clark,  Joel.  Lt.  col.,  lltli  Continental  infantry.  Address  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  June 
29. 

Clark,  John.  Lt.,  capt.  Henry  Miller's  dompany,  1st  Continental  infantry  See:  Hand, 
Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Clark,  John.     Loijalixt.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton     17SO,  Sept.  1   and  5. 

Clark,  Lewis.  Matter  xloop  "  Li/iUa."  Receipt  to  Hugh  Hughes.  See:  Hughes, 
Hugh,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  June  16. 

Clark,  Thomas  and  others.  Field  officer*  of  tin'  Xortli  Cam/inn  hriijane.  Letter  to 
George  Washington  1778,  June  12. 

Clark,  Thomas.  Corporal,  4tl>  Pennsylvania  i-eijiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Pardon  17SO,  May  26. 

Clarke  &  Nightingale.  Merchant*.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775, 
Aug.  31.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Nicholas  Cooke  1775,  Aug.  31. 

Clausen,  —  — .  Prirate,  British  army.  See:  Lasick,  Ludwig,  Examination  17SO, 
June  16. 

Clay,  Joseph.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citi/ens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 
1795,  July  25. 

Clayton,  Asher.  ('apt.,  2<\  Pennsylvania  oattalion,  jtrorincia/  tr</oj>*.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsyl 
vania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Clayton,  William.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Bitr gets-vex.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Cleavland,  James.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer' s  artificer  rei/iment.  See:  Washing- 
ton,  George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Clefts,  Wills.     See:  Cliff. 

Clift,  Wills.  Major,  Ixt  Connecticut  regiment.  See:  Gibbs,  Caleb,  Report  to  William 
Heath  and  Benjamin  Tupper  1781,  July  30. 

Clinton,  George.  Co/.,  Xeti'  York  militia.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
177H,  May  2.  Ex-gorernor  of  New  York.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1797,  Feb.  28. 

Clinton,  Sir  Henry.  Lt.  yen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  J+ritinh  force*  in  America. 
See:  Z  to  George  Washington  1778,  Dec.  7.  New  York,  British  Forces  at, 
Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780, 
Feb.  27,  March  11-13,  April  5.  Mersereau,  John  to  George  Washington 
1780,  May  20,  May  27.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780, 
June  1,  June  24.  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting, 
1780,  July  Is.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  178(1,  July  19. 
Littel  I),  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  23,  July  26.  Culper,  Samuel  to 
John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  16,  Aug.  27.  Brewster,  Caleb  to  Benjamin  Tall- 
madge  17SO,  Aug.  27.  L.  J.  to  George  Washington  1780,  Sept.  6? 
New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  Sept.  27? 
Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  24.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bol 
ton  1780,  Oct.  26.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  26-27,  Oct. -Nov. 
Vanderhovern,  John  to  George  Washington  1780,  Nov.  6.  S.  G.  to  Benja 
min  Tallmadge  1781,  July  15.  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rocham- 
beau  1782,  Jan.  14,  Feb.  21.  8,  G.  to  John  Bolton  1782,  June  3.  Culper, 
Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1782,  July  5. 


INDEX.  209 


Clinton,  James.  Col.,  2nd  New  York  regiment.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1776, 
June  15.  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  June  19.  Brig,  gen.,  Conti 
nental  army.  See:  Scamrnell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept. 
5.  Scudder,  William  to  George  Washington  1779,  June  13.  Certificate 
concerning  John  Graham  1779,  June  14.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  troops  1779,  Aug?  Washington,  George  to  John  Sullivan  1779, 
July  5. 

Cloide,  William.     Private,  capt.  Abraham  Reed's  company,  1st  New  Hampshire  regi 

ment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Clonard,  Chevalier.    Com  mander  of  French  man-of-war  '  'Diligente.  '  '    See  :  Washington, 

George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau     1782,  Feb.  23. 
dough,  Alexander.     Major,  3d  Continental  dragoons.     Letter  to  George  Washington 

1778,  June  18. 
dough,    Jeremiah.      Capt.,  2d  New  Hampshire  regiment.      See:    Sullivan,  John  to 

George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
dug-gage,  Robert.     Capt.,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion.    See:  Thompson,  William, 

Return  of   deserters     1775,    Oct.   23.     Capt.,  1st  Continental  regiment.      See: 

Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers     1776. 
Clutterbuck,  Christian  M.  and  others.     British  naval  officers.     Petition  to  George 

Washington     1776,  May  5. 

Cobb,  David.     Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.     See:  Pickering,  Timothy  to 

George  Washington     1782,  Oct.  15. 
Cochran,  James.     Private,  capt.  Philip   Thomas's  company,  3d  Neu'  Hampshire  regi 

ment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Cochran,  James.     See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 

1795,  July  25. 
Cochran,  William.     Lt.,  col.  Paul  Dudley  Sargent's  Massachusetts  regiment.     Petition 

to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct. 
Cochrane,  Robert.     Major,  3d  New  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 

Cockburn,  Martin.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Cocke,  Hart  well.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]   Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Cocke,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Cocke,   Thomas      Capt?,  l*t  Virginia  regiment.     See:   Washington,   George,   List  of 

officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie     1755,     Aug.-Sept? 

Cockerill,  Benjamin.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Cockerill,  Thomas  jr.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Coffen,  Thomas  Withers.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 

June  22. 

Coffer,  Francis.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Cognawaga  Indians.     See:  Indians,  Cognawaga  Nation. 
Coit,   --  .     Capt.,   Continental  armed  vessel.     Letter  to,    See:    Reed,  Joseph     1775, 

Oct.  29. 
Golden,  Thomas?     Major,  Jersey  Loyalist  Volunteers.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John 

Bolton    1780,  Nov.  28. 
Cold-well,  Moses.     Private,   capt.    Thomas   Mighill's  company,  col.    Samuel    Gerrish's 

Massachusetts    regiment.     Petition  to   George    Washington.     See:   Sawyer, 

Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  9. 

19108—01  -  1-1 


210  INDEX. 

Cole,  John.  Private,  commander  in  chief  8  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  Return 
of  the  commander  in  chiefs  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Cole,  Joseph  jr.  Lt.,  capt.  Josiah  Had  en'*  company,  oriy.  yen.  John  Thomas's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Thomas,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  11. 

Cole,  Marcus.  Ensign,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2cl  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 

Cole,  Thomas.  Ensign,  capt.  Andrew  Sittings' s  company,  3rd  New  YorkTegiment.  See: 
Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29. 

Collins,  Richard.  Prirate,  capt.  Enoch  Putnam's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  14. 

Collon,  Ralph.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Colonial  Forces.  Virginia,  Carolina,  Maryland  and  Pennsylvania  provincials. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Colvill,  Thomas.  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Herbert  1794, 
March  10.  Washington,  George  to  William  Tilghman  1794,  March  31. 
Washington,  George  to  Bushrod  Washington  1796,  March  9,  March  21. 

Colvin,  Thomas.  Prirate,  llth  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Pardon  1780,  May  26. 

Combes,  John.  Capt.,  col.  David  Format's  additional  Continental  regiment.  See: 
Forman,  David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 

Compton,  John.  See:  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1780, 
Aug.  13. 

Concklin,  Cornelius.     Captain.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton     1780,  Oct.  8. 

"Concord."     Prize.     See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  William  Bartlett     1776,  March  11. 

"Confederacy."  Continental  frigate,  capt.  Seth  Harding.  See:  Continental  Con 
gress,  Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  31. 

Conly,  Patrick.  J'rivate,  82d  regiment  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers  1775,  July  26? 
[State]  1st  brigade.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander,  Return  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  June  20.  2d  brigade.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1780,  June  22.  [Colony]  Hartford,  Committee  of 
Safety.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Sept.  3.  New  London,  Committee 
of  Safety.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Aug.  9.  Stonington, 
Committee  of  Safety.  Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Nov.  27.  See: 
Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  to  Joseph  Denison  1776,  Jan.  20.  Symsbury, 
Committee  of  Safety.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Dec.  11. 

Connelly,  John.     See:  Connolly. 

Connely,  Edward.  Private,  2d  company,  1st  Continental  artillery.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George,  General  orders  1778,  June  11. 

Conner,  Bryan.  Prirate,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754. 

Conner,  Edward.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763, 
Feb.  14. 

Conner,  Jeremiah.  Private,  capt.  Henry  Dearborn's  company,  1st  New  Hampshire 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Conner,  John.  Private,  col.  George  Washington' s  company ,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance.  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 


INDEX.  211 

Conolly,  John.  Lt.  col,,  Loyal  Foresters.  See:  Z  to  George  Washington  1778,  Dec. 
19.  Purie,  Thomas,  Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Continental  Army,  Rations  of  staff-officers.  See:  Gates,  Horatio  1775,  July?  Hospi 
tal.  See:  Sullivan,  John,  Proceedings  of  a  court  of  inquiry  1775,  Sept. 
Council  of  War.  To  consider  increase  and  support  of  Army  1775,  Oct.  8. 
Pennsylvania  troops,  deserters.  See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  1775,  Oct. 
23.  '  Military  stores.  See:  New  York  City,  Committee  of  Safety  to  George 
Washington  1775.  Rations  of  staff-officers.  See:  Gates,  Horatio  1776,  March 
12.  Rarracks  for.  See:  Davis,  Joshua  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  4. 
Milifarii  stores.  Tabular  return  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  23. 
Intrenching  tools.  See:  Hughes,  Hugh,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776, 
June  8.  Court  Martial.  See:  Lasher,  John,  Proceedings  1776,  Sept.  26. 
Virginia  troops,  3d  regiment.  Memorial  of  1st  lieutenants  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Troops,  3d  regiment  1776,  Sept.  List  of  invalid 
officers  and  soldiers.  See:  Turner,  Philip  to  George  Washington  1776,  Nov. 
10.  'Munitions  of  war.  A  return  to  George  Washington  1776.  Route  of  march 
from  Morristown,  New  Jersey.  See:  Washington,  George,  Route  of  march 
1777,  July.  Council  of  officers.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington 
1777,  Dec.  10?  Cattle  for.  Return  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec?  Tailors. 
See:  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington  1778,  Jan.  10.  Forage  maga 
zines.  Report  sent  to  George  Washington  1778?  Feb?  Court  Martial.  See: 
Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  2.  General  orders.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  General  orders  1778,  June  11.  North  Carolina  field  officers 
to  George  Washington.  See:  Clark,  Thomas  and  others  to  George  Washing 
ton  1778,  June  12.  Return  of  colours  of  fifteen  brigades.  See:  Scammell,  Alex 
ander  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5.  Pennsylvania  line  officers,  Petition 
to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George 
Washington  1778,  Sept.  15.  Clothing  for.  See:  Washington,  George,  Certifi 
cate  of  officers  1 778,  Oct.  28.  TJ  'arrant  for  appointment  of  paymaster,  etc.  1778  ? 
Weekly  return.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1779,  Aug. 
28.  Pennsylvania  troops.  See:  Washington,  George,  Circular  letter  1780, 
Jan.  22.  Commander  in  chief ' s  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  A  return  of 
the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783.  March  2. 

Continental  Congress,  Resolves:  Respecting  Maj.  Gen.  Gates  commanding  at  Bos 
ton  1778,  Oct.  22.  Respecting  raising  an  additional  battalion  1779,  Jan.  9. 
Relating  to  military  affairs  1779,  March  8,  June  28;  1780,  March  21.  See: 
Harrison.  Robert  Hanson,  Copy  of  resolves  1780,  March  21?  Respecting 
obtaining  money  and  supplies.  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson,  Copy  of 
resolves  1780,  May  19.  Directing  the  commander  in  chief  to  set  Sir  Charles 
Asgill  at  liberty  1782,  Nov.  7.  Respecting  the  murder  of  Capt.  Huddy 
1782,  Nov.  8.  Respecting  term  of  enlistment  1783,  April  23.  Admiralty 
Board.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1779,  Nov.  10;  1780,  Feb.  15,  March 
23,  May  6,  July  11,  Aug.  14,  Aug.  31.  See  also:  Marine  Committee.  Com 
mittee.  "Queries  to  be  made  at  Head  Quarters".  See:  Harrison,  Robert 
Hanson,  Copy  of  queries  1776,  Sept.  20-7.  Committee  of  Cooperation. 
Militia  and  supplies  requested  from  the  states  1780,  June  2.  Marine  Com 
mittee.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1779,  May  26,  Sept.  28.  See  also: 
Admiralty  Board.  Nary  board,  Middle  District.  See:  Hopkinson,  Francis 
and  Wharton,  John,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec.  30. 

Conway,  Thomas.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George,  Plan 
for  the  attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3.  Sullivan,  John  to  George 
Washington  1777,  Dec.  10?  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  arm;/.  See:  Pickering, 
Timothy  to  George  Washington  1778,  Jan.  10.  "Late"  maj.  gen.,  Conti 
nental  army.  See:  Washington,  George,  General  orders  1778,  June  11. 


212  INDEX. 

Cook,  Robert.     Capt.,  armed  galley  "Lady  Washington."    Payroll  of  officers    1776,  Sept.. 
Cooke,  Nicholas.     Governor  of  Rhode  Inland.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George 

1775,  July  18,  July  26,  Aug.  31,  Oct.  5,  Oct.   13,   Oct.  24,  Oct.   29,   Nov.  2, 

Nov.  18,  Dec.  17.     Letter  to  George  Washington     1776,  Jan.  1.     Letter  to,. 

See:  Washington,  George  1776,  April  1. 
Cooke,  William.     Capt.,  loth  regiment,  British  army.    See:  Church,  Thomas  to  George 

Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Cooper,  James.     See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Welch  1797,  Dec.  1. 
Copithorn,  John.     See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of   sale  to  George  Washington  1763,. 

Feb.  14. 
Copp,  John.     Capt.,  1st  New  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops,  Returni 

of  officers  1779,  April?     Letter  to  George  Washington  1779,  May  16. 
Coram,  William.     Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Coren,  Isaac.  Capt.,  col.  Benjamin  Flower's  artillery  and  artificer  regiment.  See:: 
Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  Jan.,  Feb.  22. 

Cotton,  Theophilus.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Thomas,  John  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  13. 

Corbin,  John  Tayloe.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Col 
ony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Cornwallis,  Charles,  Earl.  Lt.  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Philadelphia,  British  Forces- 
at,  Information  respecting,  1777,  Nov.  17.  New  York,  British  Forces  at, 
Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec.  Amiens  Reipublicae  to  George  Washing 
ton  1780,  June  24.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Oct.  26,  Dec.  12.  8.  G. 
to  Richard  Muirson  1781,  July  8.  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information 
respecting,  1781,  Oct.  4.  Durie,  Thomas,  Return  to  George  Washington: 
1781,  Oct.  19.  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  April  23. 

Cornwallis,  Charles,  Earl.  Lt.  gen.  "Commanding  the  garrisons  of  York  A  Glouces 
ter",  and  Symonds,  Thomas.  Captain  "Commanding  his  Brittanick  Majesty's 
Xaval  Forces  in  York  Hirer".  Articles  of  capitulation  at  Yorktown  1781,. 
Oct.  19. 

Cortlandt,  Philip.     See  Van  Cortlandt. 

Cottrell,  Nicholas.  Private  f,  capt.  Thomas  Will  lams' s  company,  col.  John  Patterson's- 
Massachusetts  regiment  or  in  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard's  company,  col.  Jonathan 
Ward's  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch,  William 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-76. 

Coulthard, .     Capt.,   British   privateer    "Watt."      See:    Amicus  Reipublicae  to- 

George  Washington  1780,  July  16-19. 

Coulther,  Peter.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Coutts,  Patrk'k.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Cowper,  John.  See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Lewis  1794,  Sept.  8. 

Cox,  James?  Col.,  New  Jersey  militia.  Answers  in  questions.  See:  Washington,, 
George,  A  summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from  Edward  Hand  1779, 
May-June?  Answers  to  sixteen  questions.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Questions  propounded  1779,  May-June? 

Cox,  James?  Col.,  Xeu-  Jersey  militia,  and  Patterson,  Samuel  Col.,  Delaware  detach 
ment  of  flying  camp  and  brig,  gen.,  Delaware  militia.  Answers  to  nineteen. 
questions  propounded  by  George  Washington.  1779,  May-June? 


INDEX.  213 

Cox,  Richard?  Capt.,  2d  New  Jersey  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Regimen 
tal  orders  1781,  Oct.  26. 

Coxe,  James.     See:  Cox. 

Craft,  Benjamin.  Lt.,  capt.  Benjamin  KimbalTs  company,  19th  Massachusetts  regiment. 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  10. 

Crafts,  Aimer.  Capt.,  col.  Thomas  Gardner's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Langdon, 
Samuel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  18. 

Crafts,  Thomas  jr.     Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson     1775,  Dec.  11. 

Craig,  Charles,  ('apt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of 
officers  1776. 

Craig,  James  H.     Major.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George.     1796,  Feb.  13. 

Craig-,  Samuel.  Lt.,  capt.  Charles  Craig's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Craik,  James.  Physician.  See:  Virginia,  [Colon y]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 
Washington,  George  to  Daniel  of  St.  Thomas  Jenifer  1797,  May?  [June]  7. 

Craik,  Washington.  Lt.  of  light  dragoons.  See:  Washington,  George  to  George 
Washington  Lafayette  1798,  Dec.  25. 

Crambread,  John.     See:  Cremer? 

'Crane,  John.  Major,  col.  Henry  Knox's  regiment  of  Continental  artillery.  See:  Conti 
nental  army,  military  stores  1776,  April  23. 

Cranston,  Aimer.  Capt. ,6th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  offi 
cers  177(5,  April  1. 

-Creamer,  Jacob.  Deserter  from  Browne's  rangers.  See:  Burn,  David,  Answers  to 
questions  1777,  June  6. 

Creampton,  Thomas.  Pennsylvania  loyalist.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Cremer?  John.  Late  It.,  capt.  Benjamin  Weiser's  company,  col.  Xicholas  Hausseger's 
German  regiment.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  AVashington  1778, 
June  18. 

Cremslaw,  Joseph.  Private,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
•See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

•Cresy,  Mark.  Lf.,  capt.  Thomas  M^ighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's Massachusetts. 
regiment.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel  and  others,  Petition  to  George  Washington 
1775  Oct.  9. 

Croco,  Peter.     See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  Washington     1778,  June  18. 
Crog-er,  John  Harris.     See:  Cruger. 
Cromer,  Henry.     See:  Crone. 

Crompton,  William.  Private,  23d regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Crone,  Henry.  Lt.,  capt.  William  Hendrick's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion. 
See:  Thompson,  William  to  George  Washington  1775,  Xov.  13. 

Crooks,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Crosby,  Joel.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chiefs  guard  1783,  March  2. 


214  INDEX. 

Cross,  William.  Lt.,  capt.  Matthew  Smith's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Crosswell,  William.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Eullitt's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Crow,  Xi'gro.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Burgess  Ball  1794,  July  27. 

Crug-er,  John  Harris.  Lt.  col.,  DeLancey' s  battalions,  British  provincial  troops.  See: 
South  Carolina,  [State]  British  Forces  in,  1781,  Aug.  10.  Charleston,  South 
Carolina,  British  Forces  at,  1782,  Dec.  2. 

Crump,  Turner.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  ]  770,  June  22. 

Crump,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Cull,  Hugh.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  Return 
of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Cullison,    William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Culom,  Jeremiah.  Private,  capt.  Robert  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Culper,  Samuel.  Secret  agent  near  Xew  York.  Letter  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Feb. 
27,  March  11-13,  March  13,  April  5,  April  18,  April  23,  Aug.  7.  Plan  of 
fort  at  Lloyd's  Neck,  Long  Island,  sent  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  7, 
Letter  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  16,  Aug.  27.  See:  Brewster,  Caleb  to 
Benjamin  Tallmadge  1780,  Aug.  27.  Letter  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Sept.  1 
and  5,  Oct.  8.  See:  Tallmadge  Benjamin  to  George  AVashington  1780,  Oct. 
11.  Letter  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Oct.  26,  Nov.  5,  Nov.  28,  Dec.  12,  Dec. 
24;  1781,  May  19,  July  7.  Letter  to  Caleb  Brewster  1782,  May  5.  Letter 
to  John  Bolton  1782,  July  5. 

Culper,  Samuel  jr.  Secret  agent  in  Xew  York.  Letter  to  John  Bolton  1780,  March  3, 
March  10.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  March  13.  Letter 
to  John  Bolton  1780,  March  28.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  April  5,  April  23.  Letter  to  William  Floyed  1780,  Aug.  6.  See:  Cul 
per,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  7,  Aug.  1(5.  Letter  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  Aug.  17.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  27,  Sept.  1 
and  5,  Oct.  8.  Tallmadge,  Benjamin  to  George  Washington  1780,  Oct.  11. 
Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Oct.  26;  1781,  May  19. 

Cunningham,  James.  Col.,  1st  Pennsylvania  battalion  ofjh/ing  camp.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Cunning-ton,  John.  Deserter  from  British  guardsJilp  "Garland."  Examination.  See: 
Mullen  Daniel  and  others,  Examination  1782,  Nov.  25. 

Curtis,  Peter.  Lt.,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer.  See: 
Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers  1775, 
July  26? 

Gushing-,  Nathaniel.  Lt.,  6th  Continental  infant  nj.  Letter  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1. 
Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Gushing,  Thomas.  Member,  Massachusetts  Council.  See:  Heath,  William  to  George 
Washington  1780,  Aug.  13. 

Custis,  Kleanor  Parke.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6. 
Washington,  George  to  Jonathan  Trumbull  1798,  July  25.  Washington, 
George  to  George  Washington  Lafayette  1798,  Dec.  25.  Washington,  George 
to  Bryan,  Lord  Fairfax  1799,  Jan.  20.  Washington,  George  to  Lawrence 
Lewis  1799,  Sept.  20. 


INDEX.  215 

Custis,  George  Washington  Parke.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796, 
Nov.  16.  Cornet  of  light  dragoons.  See:  Washington,  George  to  George 
Washington  Lafayette  1798,  Dec.  25.  Washington,  George  to  Thomas 
Peter  1799,  May  5. 

Custis,  John  Parke.  See:  Brown,  James,  Account  1769,  Aug.  29.  Boucher,  Jona 
than  to  George  Washington  1770,  March?  Frazier,  Joshua,  Account  1770, 
June  10.  Johnson,  Mary,  Account  1770,  Sept.  30?  Pinkney,  Robert, 
Account  1771,  Nov-Dec.  Campbell,  Thomas  and  Co.,  Account  1771, 
Dec.  16.  Jacques,  Lancelot,  Account  1771,  Dec.  16.  Boucher,  Jonathan 
to  George  Washington  1771,  Dec.  18. 

Dady,  James.  Ostler,  commander  in  chief  8  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  Return 
of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Daily,  Solomon.  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Daley,   Thomas.     See:  Virginia,    [Colony]  Articles  of   association     1770,  June  22. 

Dalton,  John.  See:  Carlyle,  John  to  George  Washington  1760,  Jan.  8.  Grimett, 
Robert,  Deposition  1760,  Jan.  23.  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  associa 
tion  1770,  June  22.  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6. 
See  also:  Carlyle  and  Dalton. 

Dalton, .     See:  Washi;  gton,  George  to  William  Thornton     1799,  April  21. 

Dandridge,  Bartholomew.  Secretary  to  President  Washington.  Letter  to  John  M. 
Pintard  1795,  April  14.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796, 
March  21,  March  30,  Nov.  16. 

Dandridge,  John.     Authorization  to.     See:  Washington,  George     1795,  May  28. 

Danell,  Augustus.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Danforth,  Jonathan.  Capt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  See 
Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Danger-field,  William.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Rob 
ert  Dimviddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Daniel,  Rueben.  Private,  capt.  David  Moore's  company,  col.  John  Nixon's  Massachu 
setts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Daniel,  Augustus.     See:  Danell. 

Darrell,  Sampson.  Justice  of  the  peace.  See:  Johnson,  George  to  George  Washing 
ton  1760,  Jan.  8.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Darrill.     See:  Darrell. 

Dausey,  Joseph.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Davenport,  Joseph.  Miller.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Roberts  1799, 
June  17. 

Davidson,  Samuel.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1798,  March  2. 

Davidson,  William,  of  Mil  ford,  Connecticut.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 
1782,  July  5. 

Davis,  Benjamin.  Boatswain,  armed  galley  "Lady  Washington."  See:  Cook,  Robert, 
Payroll  of  officers  1776,  Sept. 

Davis,  George.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 


216  INDEX. 

Davis,  Isaac.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Davis,  John.     Prirate,  major  Andrea-  Lewis's  company,   1st   Virginia  regiment.     See: 

Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissanee,  Return 

to  George  Washington     1758,  Sept.  14. 
Davis,  John.     Capt. ,  4th  New  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops,  Return 

of  officers     1779,  April? 
Davis,  Joshua.     Captain.     Estimate  for  fitting  out  whale-boats  1775,  July  22.    Return 

of  boats  1775,  July  27.     Deputy  barrack  manager,  Continental  army.     Return 

to  George  Washington  1776,  April  4.     Report  on  condition  of  barracks     1776< 

April  4. 
Davis,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Dayton,  Elias.  Col.,  1st  regiment,  Essex  county,  New  Jersey,  militia.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June.  Col.,  3d 
New  Jersey  regiment.  Letter  to,  See:  A  Stranger  1780,  Oct.  17.  See:  Hen- 
dricks,  John  to  George  Washington  1780,  Oct.  17.  A  Stranger  to  George 
Washington  1780,  Oct.  23.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  24. 
Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  AValker,  Benjamin  to  Horatio  Gates  1783, 
Feb.  IH. 

Dayton,  Jonathan.  Capt.,  3d  New  Jersey  regiment.  See:  Vanderhovern,  John  to 
George  Washington  1780,  Nov.  6. 

D'Borre,  Prudhomme.     See:  Borre,  Prudhomme  de. 

Deakins,  Francis,  Colonel.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1796,  Nov.  13; 
1799,  Jan.  25,  June  26. 

Deakins,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Deakins,  William.  Colonel.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1795,  July  13; 
1796,  June  6. 

Dean,  John.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  I>in- 
widdie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Dean,  Seth.  Prirate,  capt.  Jonathan  Hoi-man's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Deane,  Levi.    Private,  commander  in  chief* 8  guard.    See:  Washington,  George,  Return 

of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard,  1783,  March  2. 

Deane,  Silas.     See:  Ainicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington     1780,  Oct.  13. 
"Deane."     Continental  frigate,  capt.  Samuel  Nicholson.     See:  Continental  Congress, 

Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington     1780,  Aug.  14,  Aug.  31. 

Dearborn,    Henry.     Capt.,    1st  Neir   Hampshire  regiment.     See:  Sullivan,   John   to 

George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Dearborn,  Samuel.     Ensign,   capt.  Aaron  Kinsman's  company,  1st   Netr  Hampshire 

regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct? 

DeBarth,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1794,  May  6. 
DeBolck.     See:  Borke. 

Dedham,  Massachusetts.      See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Dedham. 
"Defyance."     British  man-of-war  at  New  York,  capt.  John  Jacob*.     See:  New  York, 
British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 

DeKeyser,   Lehaynsius.     See:  Washington,  George,     List  of  officers  submitted  to 

Robert  Dinwiddie     1755,  Aug.-Sept? 
DeKizer,  Lehaynsius.     See:  DeKeyser. 
DeLancy,  James.     See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  Alexander  McDougall   1776,  Mar.  14. 


INDEX.  217 

DeLancy,  John  Peter.  Major,  Pennsylvania  loyalists.  See:  Yanderhovern,  John  to 
George  Washington  1780,  Nov.  6. 

DeLancy,  Oliver.  Brig,  gen.,  DeLancy' s  battalions.  See:  Burn,  David,  Examina 
tion  1777,  June  6.  Washington,  George,  Examination  of  Philip  Miller 
1778.  Bissel,  Daniel,  Information  obtained  1782,  Oct. 

DeLancy,  Oliver  jr.  Li.  col.  and  adj.  gen.,  British  army  in  America.  See:  Littel  D. 
to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  24. 

DeLoose,     See:  Loos. 

DeMott,  Mark.  Capt.,  New  York  militia.  Secret  Information  sent  George  Wash 
ington  1782,  April  27. 

DeMouth.     See:  DeMott. 

Deneale?  Joseph.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Denison,  Joseph.  Chairman  of  Committee  of  Stonington,  Connecticut.  Letter  to, 
See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  Jan.  20. 

Denison,  Nathan.  "Col."  and  justice  of  the  peace.  Certificate  of  oath  of  Henry 
Richard  and  letter  to  George  Washington.  See:  Richard,  Henry,  Deposi 
tion  1782,  July  7. 

Dennistone,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Denny,  William.  Lt.  gov.  of  Pennsylvania.  See:  Loudoun,  John  Campbell,  Earl, 
Minutes  taken  at  a  meeting  of  Governors  1757,  March  15. 

Denny,  —  — .  Capt.,  sloop  "  Warren" .  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  Committee  of 
Safety  of  Stonington  1775,  Nov.  27. 

Dent,  John.  Corporal,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Denty,  Jonathan.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

DeRaull.     See:  Rahl. 

Deserters,   American.     Return  of.     See:  Thompson,  William     1775,  Oct.  23. 

Deserters,  British.  Examination  of.  See:  Mitchell,  William  .1777,  Jan?  Burn, 
David  1777,  June  6.  Hansbury,  Frederick  1777,  June  6.  Willis,  Enoch 

1777,  June  7.     Harrison,  Richard     1777,  June  7.     English,  Robert     1777, 
June  7.     Lowen,  John     1777,  June   7.     Bowman,  Thomas     1777,  June  8. 
Lesley,  John     1778,  Oct.  31.     McNughton,  Peter    1778,  Nov.  8.     Harmany, 
Jacob     1778,  Nov.  25.     Washington,  George,     Examination  of  Philip  Miller 

1778.  Dickson,  James     1780,  June  15.     Mullen,  Daniel  and  others     1782, 
Nov.  25-29. 

Deserters,  Hessian.     Examination  of.     See:  Trech,  —  1778,  Oct.  31?     Ernest, 

John  and  others     1782,  Nov.  30. 
Dewet,  Dummer.     See:  Jewett. 
Dewey,  Oliver.      Li.,   col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.      See:    AVashington, 

( feorge,     A  return  of  artificer  regiment     1776,  Aug  4. 
DeWitt,  Thomas.     Capt.,  3d  Xeu-  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April?     Letter  to  George  Washington     1780,  Jan.  4. 

DeWurmb.     See:   \Vurmb. 

Dexter,  John  Singer.     Asst.  adj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Orderly  Book     1778. 
Dick,  John.      Lt.,  capt.  James  Ross's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.     See:  Hand, 

Edward,     Return  of  officers     1776. 
Dickinson,   Joseph.      Ensign,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.      Remonstrance    to  Joseph 

Spencer.     See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,     Remonstrance 

of  officers     1775,  Julv  26? 


218  INDEX. 

Dickinson,  Reuben.  Capt.,  col.  Benjamin  Ruggles  Woodbridge's  Massachusetts  regi 
ment.  See:  Homans,  John,  Certificate  to  Benjamin  Ruggles  Woodbridge 
1775,  Nov.  30. 

Dickerson,  Reuben.     See:  Dickinson. 

Dickson,  James.     Deserter  from  the  "  Guards" .     Examination     1780,  June  15. 

Didder,  Jeremiah.      Private,  4th  Continental  dragoons.     See:  Heard,  John,     Return  to 

George  Washington     1778,  June  18. 
Didfourth.     See:  Dittfurth. 
Dig-by,   Robert.      Rear  admiral,   British  navy.      See:  Yorktown,   Virginia,   British 

Forces  at,     Information  respecting,    1781,  Oct.' 4.     New  York,  British  Forces 

at,     Information  respecting,  1782,  Feb.  6. 
"  Dilig-ente."     French  man-of-war.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rocham- 

beau     1782,  Feb.  23. 
Dinwell,   George.      Private,  capt.   Enoch  Putnam's   company,   col.   John   Mansfield's 

Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775, 

Oct.  14. 
Dinwiddie,  Robert.     Lt.   gor.   of  Virginia.      Letter  to,     See:   Washington,  George 

1755,  July  18.      List  of  officers  submitted  to,      See:   Washington,  George 

1755,  Aug.-Sept?     See:  Loudoun,  John  Campbell,  Earl,     Minutes  taken  at 

a  meeting  of  Governors     1757,  March  15.     Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  pro 
ceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 
Dismal  Swamp   Canal   Company.     See:   Washington,  George  to  John  Jameson 

1795,  Feb.  15,  Feb.  16. 
Dittfurth  Regiment.     See:  German  Troops  in  America,     List  forwarded  to  George 

Washington     1780-1. 
Dixon,  Adam.     Private,  80th  regiment,  British  army.     See:  Durie,  Thomas,     Return 

to  George  Washington     1781,  Oct.  2. 

Dixon,  Haldenby.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Dixon,  John.     See:  Purdie  &  Dixon. 

Dixon,  Roger.     See:  Boucher,  Jonathan  to  George  Washington     1770,  ...  .larch? 
Dobbs,  Arthur.     Governor  of  Xorth  Carolina.     See:  Loudoun,  John  Campbell,  Earl, 

Minutes  taken  at  a  meeting  of  Governors     1757,  March  15. 

Dobson,  Thomas.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Clement  Biddle     1797,  Sept.  6. 
Dodge,    Henry.     Lt.,  5th  Net*'    York  regiment.     See:    New  York,    [State]    Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 
Dodge,  Richard.      Capt.,  col.  Satnnel  Gerrixh's  Massachusetts  regiment.     A  return  of 

stock     1775,  July  14.     Letter  to  George  Washington     1775,  Sept.  23. 
Dodge,    William.      Private,   col.   Richard    Gridlcy's  Massachusetts   artillery  regiment. 

Petition  to  George  Washington     1775. 
Doke,  William.     Gunner's  mate,  armed  galley  "Lady  Washington."    See:  Cook,  Robert, 

Payroll  of  officers     1776,  Sept. 
Dole,  Enoch.      Surgeon's  mate,  col.  Ephraim  Doolittle's  Massachusetts  regiment.      See: 

Sullivan,  John,     Proceedings  of  a  court  of  inquiry     1775,  Sept.  9. 
Dolson,  Mathias,     Lieut.,  capt.  John    Wisner's   company,  Orange  county,  Xew    York, 

niinntemen.     See:  Xicoll,  Isaac,     Return  to  George  Washington      1776,  Apr. 

23-29. 

Donald,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Donald,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 


INDEX.  219 

Donaldson,  Andrew.  Lt.,col.  Jonathan  Bracer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Donaldson,  Bailey.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Donaldson,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Donaldson,  Stephen  Baley.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Donee, .     Miller.     See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Fitzhugh     1798,  May  30. 

Donelson,  John.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Donidall?  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Donidall,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Doolittle,  Ephraim.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John,  Proceed 
ings  of  a  court  of  inquiry  1775,  Sept.  9.  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Doran,  Thomas.  Pricate,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Dorrance,  David.  Capt.,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of 
board  of  inspection  1783,  June  10. 

Dosson, .  Capt.,  British  naci/?  See:  Sargent,  Winthrop  to  George  Washing 
ton  1776,  March  14? 

Dother,  John.  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Dougherty,  John.  Lt.,capt.  John  Lowden' 8  company,  1st,  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Douglas,  William.  Col.,  Connecticut  state  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Memorandum  1776. 

Douglass,  James.     See:  Duglass. 

Douglass,  Robert.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington 
1763,  Feb.  14.  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Dover,  John.  Li.,  capt.  Allen  McLane's  detachment,  unattached  f  See:  Clough,  Alex 
ander  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Downing,  Samuel.  Private,  Micajah  Gleason's  company,  col.  John  Nixon's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Doyle,  Thomas  jr.  Lt.,  6th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Drake,  Abraham.  Col.,  Xew  Hampshire  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1776. 

Drake,  Sir  Francis  Samuel.  Cupt.,  British  man-of-war  "Russell."  See:  New  York,  Brit 
ish  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 

Drake,  Samuel  and  Hardenbergh,  Johannes.  Col.  and  It.  col.,  Xew  York  militia. 
Letter  to  George  Washington  1776.  Aug.  6. 

Drake,  Uriah.  Capt.,  Ulster  count;/,  Xeic  York,  minute  men.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-2d. 

Draper,  Jonathan.  Pricate,  col.  William  Bond's  Continental  regiment.  See:  Morgan, 
John  to  George  Washington  1776,  June  13. 

Drembach.     See:  Triimbach. 

Drew,  Zebulon.  Ensign,  capt.  Winborn  Adams's  company,  2d  Xeiv  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  29. 


"220  INDEX. 

Driscoll,  Jeremiah.  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Driskill,  Jeremiah.     See:  Driscoll. 

Driver,  Joseph.    Prisoner,  33d  infantry,  British  army.    Examination  1777,  April  16. 

Dromgool,  Alexander.  See:  Mercer,  George  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  George 
Washington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Drumbach  Regiment.     See:  Trumbach. 

Drummond,  James?  Lord.  Letter  to  Richard,  Lord  Howe  1776,  Aug.  12.  Sketch 
of  propositions  communicated  to  Richard,  Lord  Howe  1776,  Aug.  12.  Let 
ter  to  George  Washington  1776,  Aug.  17,  Aug.  19. 

Drury,  Thomas.  Capt.,  col.  John  Nixon's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan, 
John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Duboys,  Henry.  Capt-lt.,  5th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Duboys,  Lewis.  Col.,  5th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Dudley,  Jonathan.  Private,  capt.  Philip  Tilton's  company,  2d  New  Hampshire  reg 
iment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Duglass,  James.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoiseance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Duilva,  Joseph.     See:  New  York,  British  Forces  at,    Information  respecting,     1780, 

Aug.  13. 

Dulin,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Duling,  Edward.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Duling,  Edward  jr.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Dun,  Livy.     Loyalist.     See:  New  York,  British  Forces  at,    Information  respecting, 

1780,  Aug.  12. 

Duncan,  Charles.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Dungan,  Thomas.  Ensign,  6lh  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  McClellan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Sept.  15. 

Dunket,  —     — .     See:  McDonit. 

Dunnington,  -  — .  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797,  Jan.  15.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  Daniel  of  St.  Thomas  Jenifer  1797,  May  [June?]  7. 

Dunscomb,  Edward.  Capt-lt.,  4th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Duplessis,  de  Maduit.  Lt.  col.,  artillery,  Continental  army.  See:  Wiggleswortli, 
Edward  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  10? 

Duportail,  Louis  Lebeque.  Brig,  gen.,  engineer*,  Continental  army .  See:  Lee,  Charles, 
Opinion  of  board  of  officers  1778,  June  2.  Maj.  gen.  and  chief  of  engineers, 
Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau 
1783,  Nov.  1. 

Durgan,  Josiah.  Private,  capt.  Jonathan  Wentivorth's  company,  2d  New  Ilampxh'n-e 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Durie,  Thomas.     Deputy  commissary  of  prisoners.     Return   to   George  Washington 

1781,  Oct.  2,  Oct.  18,  Oct.     Tabulated  return  to  George  Washington     1781, 
Oct. 


INDEX.  221 

Durkee,  John.     Lt.  col.,  20th  Continental  infantry.     Address  to  George  Washington. 

See:  Parsons.  Samuel  Holden  and  others   to    George  Washington     1776, 

June  29. 

Dutchess  County,  New  York.     See:  New  York,  [Colony]  Dutchess  county. 
Dwight,  Elijah.     Capt.,  col.  Benjamin  Ruggles  Woodbridge's  Massachusetts  regiment.. 

See:  Woodbridge,  Benjamin  Ruggles  to  George  Washington     1775,  Dec.  22. 
Dyett,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Earhart,  John.     Private,    10th  Pennsylvania  regiment.     See:  Washington,    George, 

Pardon     1780,  May  26. 

Earp,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Eaton,  Benjamin.     Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.      See:  Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 
Eddy,    Loved.     Lt.,    col.    Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer   regiment.     See:    Washington, 

George,    A  return  of  artificer  regiment    1776,  Aug.  4. 

Eden,  Robert.     Governor  of  Maryland.     See:  Boucher,  Jonathan  to  George  Wash 
ington     1771?     Nov? 
Edmonson,  James.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Edwards,  E .    Physician.    See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear    1796,  Dec.  14. 

Edwards,    Evans.     Major,  4th    Pennsylvania  regiment.    See:    Washington,   George, 

Regimental  orders    1781,  Oct.  26. 
Edwards,  Joseph.     Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st   Virginia  regiment. 

See:   Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 

Return  to  George  Washington     1758,  Sept.  14. 
Edwards,   Nathaniel  jr.     Member  of    Virginia   House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia, 

[Colony]  Articles  of  Association     1770,  June  22. 

Edwards,  Thomas.  Lt.  and  judge-advocate  of  the  Continental  army.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George,  Extracts  from  general  orders  1783,  Feb.  9. 

Edwards,  Thomas.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Bullitt's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Edwards,  Timothy.     Judge.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1776,  Aug.  7. 

Egg1  Harbor,  New  Jersey.  Plan  of  attack  on.  See:  Stirling,  William  Alexander, 
Lord  to  George  Washington  1778?  Oct? 

Ellery,  W .     See:  Pearson,  Simon,     Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington    1763, 

Feb.  14. 
Elles,  —     — .    Lt.,  Massachusetts   militia.     See:   Jacobs,  John,    Return  to   William 

Heath     1780,  Aug.  12. 

Ellet,  Philip  Lock.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Elliot,  —     — .     See:  New  York  City,     Description  of  line  of  canal     1782. 

Ellis,  Julius.     Private,  capt.  Oliver  Capron's  company,  col.  Ephraim  Doolittle's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Ellison,  AVilliam.     See:  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington     1782,  Oct.  15. 
Ellit,  Jonathan.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ellwood,  —  — .  Captain  of  a  coaster.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Clement  Bid- 
die  1799,  Feb.  1,  Feb.  18,  April  21. 


222  INDEX. 

Ellsworth,  Edward.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  MighilCs  ^company,  cnl.  Samuel  Gerrisli's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Eze- 
kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Ellsworth,  Oliver.  Chief  Justice  of  United  States*  Supreme  Court.  Letter  to,  See: 
Washington,  George  1797,  March  8. 

Ellsworth,  Thomas.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  MiyhilVx  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerridt'x 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Eze- 
kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Ellsworth,  William.  Prirate,  capt.  TJtomas  MighiU's  company,  cnl.  Samuel  GerrixJt's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Eze- 
kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Elmore,  Samuel.  Col.,  Connecticut  state  regiment.  Letter  to,  See:  AVashington, 
George  1776,  Aug.  7. 

Elphingston,  George  Keith.  Capt.,  British  man-of-war  "Perseus".  See:  New 
York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 

"Emerald."  British  man-of-war  at,  New  York.  See:  Z  to  George  AVashington  1778, 
Dec.  16. 

Emerson,  Benjamin.  Prirate,  capt.  Thomas  MighiU's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  AVashington.  See:  Sawyer, 
Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  AVashington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Emmerich,   Andreas.      Lt.  col.,    Hessian  troops  in    America.      See:    Trech,   - 

Examination     1778,  Oct.  31?    Lesley,  Joseph,     Examination    1778,  Oct.  31. 
New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1782. 

Engle,  Andrew.  Ensign,  3d  Pennsylmnia  regiment.  Petition  to  George  AVashing 
ton.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  AA'ashington  1778, 
Sept.  18. 

English,  Robert.  Prirate  and  deserter  from  17th  light  dragoons,  British  army.  Exami 
nation  1777,  June  7. 

Ernest,  John  and  others.  Hessian  deserters  from  Prince  diaries' s  regiment.  Exam 
ination  1782,  Nov.  30. 

Erskine,  David  Stewart,  Earl  of  Buchan.     See:  Buchan. 

Erving,  Jasper.  Lt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  offi 
cers  1776. 

Esdale,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Eskredge,  Samuel.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Col 
ony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

"Europa."  British  man-of-u'ar  at  New  York,  vice  admiral  Harriot  Arbuthnot,  command 
ing.  See:  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 
Ainicus  Reipublicae  to  George  AA'ashington  1780,  June  24-28-30.  New- 
York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  July  18. 

Eustace,  Hancock.  Ensign,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  AATashington,  George,  List 
of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Eustis,  AATilliam.  Selectman  of  Boston.  See:  Massachusetts,  [State]  Boston,  Select 
men  to  George  AATashington  1789,  Oct.  21. 

Evaleth,  James.  Private,  capt.  Addison  Richardson's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  AATashington  1775, 
Oct.  14. 

Evans,  Emanuel.  Prirate,  3d  New  Jersey  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Pardon  1780,  May  26. 


INDEX.  223 

Evans,  Louis*.     Geographer,     See:  Washington,  George,    A  summary  of  intelligence 

obtained  from  Edward  Hand     1779,  May-June? 
Evans,  Oliver.      Liretitor.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1798,  April  8,  April 

'22,  June  14. 

Eveleth.     See  Evaleth. 
Everard,  Thomas.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Evors,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Ewen,  —     — .     British  officer  commanding  a  brigade.     See:  Littel  D.  to  George  Wash 
ington     1780,  July  21. 
Swing,   Thomas.      Col.,  3d    M<u~ijbind     battalion,  flying    camp.     See:     Washington, 

George,     Memorandum     1776. 
Swing.     See  also:  Erving  and  Irwin. 
Eyre,    Benjamin.     Major  and  superintendent,  boat    department.     Return   to  George 

Washington     1779,  July  1. 
Eyre,  Severn.     Member  of   Virginia  House  of  Bnrgesses.     See:    Virginia,   [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Eyres,  Benjamin.     Capt.,col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.     See:  Washington, 

George,     A  return  of  artificer  regiment     1776,  Aug.  4. 
Fairfax,  Bryan,  Lord.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1794,  Sept,  8;  1799, 

Jan.  20,  Nov.  30. 
Fairfax,  Mrs.  Bryan.     See:    Washington,   George   to   Bryan,   Lord    Fairfax     1799, 

Jan.  20. 
Fairfax  County,  Virginia.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770, 

June  22.      See  also:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Fairfax  County. 
Fairfax,  Ferdinando.     See:    Washington,   George   to   Bryan,   Lord    Fairfax     1799, 

Nov.  80. 

Fairfax,  George  William.      Colonel.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Bushrod  Washing 
ton     1794,  Feb.  23. 
Fairfax,  Sir  William.      Lt.  col.,  county  of  Fairfax,   Virginia.     See:  Carlyle,  John  to 

George  Washington     1760,  Jan.  8. 
Falmer,  John.     Private,  82d  regiment  British  army.     See:  Durie,  Thomas,      Return 

to  George  Washington     1781,  Oct.  2. 
Falmouth,  Massachusetts,    [now  Portland,  Maine.]     See:  Massachusetts,    [Maine] 

Falmouth. 

"Falmouth.."  British  )>rixon  skip  in  Xorth  River.  See:  Mersereau,  John  to  George 
Washington  1780. 

Fanning,  Edmund.  Col.  "King's  American  Regiment",  British  provincial  troops.  See: 
Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  16-19.  Culper, 
Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  16,  Aug.  27,  Sept.  1  and  5. 

Farewell,  Isaac.  Ensign,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  See:  Storrs,  Experience  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  30. 

Fargues,  —  — •.  French  gentleman  in  New  York.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  D'Orillac,  Le  Chevalier  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776, 
Aug.  6. 

Farle,  Benoit  de.     See:  Tarle. 

Farr,  Joshua.  Prirate,  capt.  Jonathan  Whit-comb's  company,  3d  New  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 


22-i  INDEX. 

Farrul,  Thomas.     See:  Reynell. 

Fay,  Joseph.     Letter  to,    See:  Washington,  George     1797,  Feb.  19. 

Feild?  Henry  jr.     See:  Field. 

Fellows,  John.  CnL,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Thomas,  John  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Oct.  23,  Dec.  8. 

Felt,  Samuel.  Lt.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 

Fendall,  B —    — .     Physician.    Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George    1798,  March  6. 

Fendall,  Philip  Richard.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1795.     March  29. 

Fenton,  John.  Drummer,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Ferguson,  Elizabeth.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1797,  March  5. 

Ferguson,  Patrick.  Major,  2d  battalion,  71st  regiment,  British  army.  See:  New 
York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 

Ferrio,  A —  — .  Lt.,  col.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.  Certificate  of  mission  of 
Jean  Gouletand  Pierre  Cadieux  1780,  Oct. 

Fibbs.     See:  Gibbs. 

Fich,  Jabez.     See:  Fitch. 

Field,  Henry  jr.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Field,  John.  Capt.,  col.  Daniel  Hitchcock's  2d  Rhode  Island  regiment.  See:  Hitch 
cock,  Daniel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct? 

Field,  Moses.  Member  of  Springfield  Committee  of  Correspondence.  Letter  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Springfield,  Committee  of  Cor 
respondence  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  2. 

Field,  Waitstill.  Private,  capt.  Jonathan  Whitcomb's  company,  3d  New  Hampshire: 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Finch,  John.  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,. 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Fincke,  Andrew.  Capt.,  1st  Neu*  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Findley,  Robert.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Finney,  Edmund.     See:  Phinney. 

Fish,  Nicholas.  Major,  3d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troopsr 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April?  Greaton,  James,  Report  to  George  Wash 
ington  1783,  April  24. 

Fisher,  George.  Cook,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Fitch,  Jabez.     See:  Brewster,  Caleb  to  John  Bolton     1780,  Aug.  27. 

Fitch,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Fitzgerald,  John.  Li.  rot.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.  Letter  to  John  Sullivan 
1777,  July.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1793,  Aug.  11. 

Fitzhugh,   George.     Letter   to,     See:    Washington,   George     1796,  Jan.   28.     See: 

Washington,  George  to  George  Ball     1797,  Feb.  1. 
Fitzhugh,  Henry.     See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association     1 763,  June  3.. 


INDEX.  225 

Fitzhugh,  William.  See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association  1763, 
June  3.  Washington,  George  to  Burgess  Ball  1793,  July  21.  Letter  to, 
See:  Washington,  George  1798,  May  30. 

FitzRandolph,  —    — .    See:  Mersereau,  John  to  George  Washington    1780,  Sept.  11. 

Fleming,  Gardner.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Flexnister,  Lewis.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Flemming,  AVilliam.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Rob 
ert  Dimviddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Flood,  William.     See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association     1763,  June  3. 

Flood,—  — .  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Augustine  Washington  1799, 
June  10. 

Flower,  Benjamin.  Col.,  artillery  and  artificer  regiment.  Return  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  Jan.,  Feb.  22. 

Floyd,  William.  "Col."  and  loyalist.  Letter  to,  See:  Culper,  Samuel  jr.  1780, 
Aug.  6. 

"  Fly."  Schooner.  See:  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George  Washington  1776,  May  31.  Lit- 
tel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  24. 

Fontenilles,  Marquis  de.     Letter  to  George  Washington     1784,  Nov.  20. 

Foote,  William  H.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1799,  June  7. 

Forbes,  John.  Brig.  gen.  commanding  His  Majesty's  troops  in  the  southe rn  produces  of 
Xorth  America.  Order  appointing  George  Washington  president  of  a  gen 
eral  court-martial  1758,  Oct.  6. 

Ford,  Phinehas.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Ford,  -     — .     See:  Reed  &  Ford. 

Forman,  David.  Col.,  New  Jersey  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum 
1776.  Brig,  gen.,  Xew  Jersey  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Plan  for 
the  attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3.  Letter  to  George  Washington 
1778,  March  28. 

Forman,  Thomas  Marsh.  Capt.,  col.  David  Forman' x  additional  Continental  regiment. 
See:  Forman,  David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 

Forrest,  Thomas.  Private,  commander  in  chief ' 8  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Fort  Constitution,  Hudson  River,  New  York.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29.  Arms  sent  to.  See:  New  York,  [Colony] 
Dutchess  County,  Committee  of  Safety  to  commanding  officer  of  Fort  Con 
stitution  1776,  May  17.  Goods  shipped  to.  See:  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George 
Washington  1776,  June  29. 

Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania.  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance.  Return  to 
George  Washington  of  officers  and  men  of  1st  Virginia  regiment  killed 
1758,  Sept.  14.  See  also:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  killed, 
wounded  and  missing  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Fort  George,  New  York.  List  of  military  stores  1775,  June.  See:  Washington, 
George  to  Edward  Hand  1780,  Nov. 

Fort  Knyphausen,  New  York  Island.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Edward  Hand 
1780,  Nov. 

Fort  Montgomery,  Hudson  River,  New  York.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29.  Goods  shipped  to.  See:  Hughes, 
Hugh  to  George  Washington  1776,  June  29. 

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226  INDEX. 

Fort  Tryon,  New  York  Inland.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Edward  Hand  1780, 
Nov. 

Foss,  Nathan.  Private,  capt.  Benjamin  Titcomb' s  company,  2d  Nen'  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Fossett,  James.  Private,  capt.  Robert  C/nggage'x  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  riffe  bat 
talion.  See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Foster,  Edmund.  Sergt.,  capt.  Oliver  Pond's  company,  col.  Joseph  Read' s  Massachusetts 
regiment.  See:  Langdon,  Samuel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  28. 

Foster,  Gideon.  Capt.,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  11. 

Foster,  Henry.  Gunner,  armed gattey  "Lady  Washington."  See:  Cook,  Robert,  Pay 
roll  of  officers  1776,  Sept. 

Foster,  Isaac.  Surgeon  and  director  of  lioxpital.  Certificate  of  illness  of  Caleb 
Stanley  1775,  Nov.  12.  Letter  to  John  Morgan  1776,  June  25,  June  29. 

Foster,  John.  See:  Ballendine,  John,  Memorandum  to  George  Washington  1760 
Jan  23. 

Foster,  Joseph.  Sergt.,  capt.  Elijah  Divight' s  company,  col.  Benjamin  Ruggles  Wood- 
bridge's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Woodbridge,  Benjamin  Ruggles  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Dec.  22. 

Fosters  &  May.     Merchants.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1798,  May  7. 

Foutz,  Adam.  Cook,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  Re 
turn  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Fowler,  Andrew.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Fowler,  Daniel.  Selectman  of  Westfield,  Massachusetts.  Attestation  to  Peter  Bundy's 
statements.  See:  Bundy,  Peter,  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Oct.  13. 

Fowler,  Theodosius.  Capt.,  4th New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Fox,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Fox,  —  — .  Captain.  See:  Gassaway,  Henry,  Account  with  Jonathan  Boucher 
1771,  Dec.  18. 

Francis,  George.  Lt.,  capt.  William  Hendrick's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry. 
See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Francis,  —     — .     See:  Willing  &  Francis. 

Franklin,  Benjamin.  President,  Pennsylvania  Committee  of  Safety.  See:  Pennsylva 
nia,  [Province]  Committee  of  Safety  to  George  Washington  1775,  Aug.  17. 
Member  of  conference  committee  at  Cambridge.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph 
1775,  Sept.  25.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Christopher  French  1775, 
Oct.  19.  United  States  commissioner  at  the  court  of  France.  See:  Rocatelle, 
Floberque  de  la  to  George  Washington  1777,  Aug.  5. 

Frazer,  John  Gizzard.  Major,  Continental  army,  unattached.  See:  Haynes,  Aaron 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of 
officers  1776,  April  1.  Major  <md  asst.  quartermaster  gen.,  Continental  army. 
Inventory  of  ordnance  at  Boston  1776,  April  14.  Major,  6th  Continental 
infantry.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  April  25. 

Frazier,  George.  Ensign,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of 
officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Frazier,  John  Gizzard.     See:  Frazer. 

Frazier,  Joshua.  Accounts  against  Jonathan  Boucher  and  John  Parke  Custis  1770, 
June  10,  July  1U. 


INDEX.  227 

Freeman,  Samuel.  Member  of  Massachusetts  General  Court.  Letter  to,  See:  Moy- 
lan,  Stephen  1775,  Nov.  24. 

Freling-h.au.sen,  Frederick.     See:  Frelinghuysen. 

Freling-huysen,  Frederick.  Col.,  1st  battalion,  Somerset  county,  New  Jersey,  militia. 
See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

French,  Abner.  Capt.,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

French,  Christopher.  Major,  British  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Philadel 
phia  Committee  of  Safety  1775,  Aug.  24.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1775,  Aug.  31.  See:  Reed,  Joseph  to  Thomas  Seymour  1775,  Aug. 
31.  Reed,  Joseph  to  Thomas  Wharton  1775,  Aug.  31,  Sept.  3.  Letter  to, 
See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Sept.  3,  Sept.  19.  Washington,  George  1775, 
Sept.  26,  Oct.  19,  Oct.  25.  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Feb.  10.  Washington, 
George  1776,  Aug.  7,  Aug.  8. 

Frestel,  Felix.  Tutor  to  George  Washington  Lafayette.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
George  Washington  Lafayette  1798,  Dec.  25. 

Frost,  William.  Commissary?,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle 
for,  1777,  Dec? 

Fry,  Joshua,  estate  of.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Frye,  James.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Kittredge,  Thomas,  Certificate  of 
disability  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Fuller,  Nathan.  Capt.,  col.  Thomas  Gardner's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Langdon, 
Samuel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  18. 

Fuller,  Thomas.  Private,  capt.  Philip  Tilton's  company,  2d  New  Hampshire  regiment. 
See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Fuller,  Thomas.  Private,  7th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  18. 

Fullerton,  Richard.  Ensign,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Wash 
ington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington 
1778,  Sept.  15. 

Fulton,  Robert.  Inventor.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1796,  Dec.  14. 
See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  Dec.  14;  1797,  Jan.  13. 

Furguson,  Patrick.     See:  Ferguson. 

Fustner,  George.  Loyalist.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  24,  Oct. 
28,  Oct. -Nov. 

Fyan,  William.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754. 

Gage,  John.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Gage,  Thomas.  Brig.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief,  British  army  in  America.  See: 
Reed,  Joseph  to  James  Warren  1775,  Aug.  14.  Massachusetts,  [Colony] 
General  Court  to  George  Washington  1775. 

Gaile,  Eli.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

"Galatea."  British  man-of-war.  See:  Mersereau,  John  to  George  Washington 
1780,  May  20.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  June  28- 
30.  Littel  D.  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  22,  Sept.  7. 

Gale,  Daniel.  Private,  capt.  Jeremiah  dough's  company,  2d  New  Hampshire  regiment. 
See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 


228  INDEX. 

Galloway,  Joseph.     "  Superintendent  of  Philadelphia.."     See:  Lee,  Charles  to  George 

Washington     1778,  June  2. 
"Galtelear."     See:  "Galatea." 
Galphin,  George.      Commissioner  to  the  Cherokee  Indian*.      See:  Howe,   Robert  to 

George  Washington     1777,  Nov.  3. 
Gansevoort,  Peter.     Col.,  3d  New  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 
Gardner,  Thomas.      Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.      See:  Langdon,  Samuel  to  George 

Washington     1775,  Sept,  18. 
"Garland."    British  guard  ship.     See:  Mullen,    Daniel  and   others,   Examination 

1782,  Nov.  25. 

Garrett,  Nicholas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Garrett,  Walter.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Garritt,  Henry.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Gassaway,  Henry.  See:  Jacques,  Lancelot,  Account  against  John  Parke  Custis 
1771,  Dec.  16,  Dec.  18.  Account  against  Jonathan  Boucher  1771,  Dec.  18. 

Gates,  Benjamin.  Lt.,  capt.  John  Black's  company,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  Massachu 
setts  regiment.  Petition  to  Gen.  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  81. 

Gates,  Horatio.  Brig,  and  adj.  gen.,  Continental,  army.  Letter  to  James  Warren 
1775,  July  21.  Table  of  rations  allowed  staff  officers  1775,  July?  Let 
ter  to  Capt.  E.  H.  Stanhope  1776,  Jan.  24.  Letter  to  John  Knight  1776, 
Jan.  24.  Report  to  George  Washington  1776,  March  12.  Maj.  <jeri.,  Conti 
nental  army.  See:  Washington,  George,  Extracts  from  general  orders 

1783,  Feb.  9.     Letter  to,     See:  Walker,  Benjamin     1783,  Feb.  16.     Report 
of  board  of  general  officers     1783,  Feb.  16. 

Gates,  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Gay,  Fisher.      Col.,  Connecticut  state  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum     1776. 

Gayton,  G —  — .  Capt.,  British  man-of-war  "Romulus.  "  See:  New  York,  British 
Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 

Geary,  Francis.  Admiral,  British  navy.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  July  19. 

Gedney,  —     — .     See:  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington      1782,  Oct.  15. 

George,  Sidney.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Herbert  1794,  March  10. 
Washington,  George  to  William  Tilghman  1794,  March  31.  Washington, 
George  to  Bushrod  Washington  1796,  March  9. 

•'George  Barclay."  East  India-man.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Clement  Biddle 
1799,  April  21. 

Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting  1795,  July  25.  Letter 
to  George  Washington  1795,  Aug.  1. 

Germantown,  Pennsylvania,  Battle  of.  See:  Washington,  George,  Plan  for  the 
attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3. 

German  Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington     1780-1. 

Gerry,  Elbridge.  Enroy  extraordinary  and  minister  plenipotentiary  of  United  States  to 
France.  See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Lloyd  1799,  Feb.  11. 

Gibbs,  Caleb.  Major,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  General 
orders  1778,  June  11.  Signature  1778,  Oct.  28.  Report  to  William  Heath 
and  Benjamin  Tupper  1781,  July  30.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1780,  June.  Letter  to,  See:.  Washington,  George  1797,  March  6. 


INDEX.  229 

Gibbs,  Samuel.  Li.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  hoard  of  in 
spection  1783,  June  10. 

Gilbert,  John.     Merchant  of  New  York.     See:  Ne\v  York  City,  Committee  of  Safety 

to  George  Washington     1775. 

Gilchrist,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Gill,  John.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1795,  April  1,  July  13. 
Gill,  Moses.     Member  of  Committee  of  Supplies.     Estimate  sent  to  George  Washington. 

See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Committee  of  Supplies  to  George  Washington 

1775. 
Gillen,  Thomas.     Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.     See:   Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 
Oilman,  Israel.     Lt.  col.,   3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.     Endorsement  of  petition. 

See:  March,  John,     Petition  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  10. 

Gilmour,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Gilpin,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Gilpin,  George.  Colonel.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1795,  March  29. 
See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Thornton  1799,  June  16. 

Gimat,  de .     Lt.   col.   and  aid  de  camp  to  maj.  gen.   Lafayette.     See:    Hand, 

Edward,     Return  to  George  Washington     1781,  Oct. 

Ginkins,  Thomas.     See:  Jinkins.  . 

Gist,  Christopher.  Scout.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to 
Robert  Dimviddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Gist,  John.  Capt.,  col.  Nathaniel  Gist's  additional  Continental  regiment.  See:  Gist, 
Nathaniel,  Return  1778,  Jan.  9. 

Gist,  Nathaniel.  Col.,  additional  Continental  regiment  of  rangers.  Return  to  George 
Washington  1778,  Jan.  9.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Scammel, 
Alexander  to  George  Washington  1779,  Aug.  28. 

Gist,  Thomas.  Ensign,  capt.  Robert  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14.  Washington,  George,  List  of  offi 
cers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  recon 
noissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Glass,  John.  Deserter  and  corporal,  40th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Mullen,  Daniel 
and  others,  Examination  1782,  Nov.  25. 

Glassell,  John.  See:  Mercer,  George  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washing 
ton  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Gleason,  Micajah.  Capt.,  col.  John  Nixon's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan, 
John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Gloucester,  Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Salem  and  Gloucester. 

Glover,  John.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775, 
Oct.  4,  Oct.  12,  Oct.  19.  Col.  and  agent  for  armed  ressels.  Letter  to,  See: 
Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  8,  Dec.  26.  Col.,  14th  Continental  infantry. 
See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776,  Brig,  gen.,  Continental 
army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec.  10.  Picker 
ing,  Timothy  to  George  Washington  1778,  Jan.  10.  Scammel,  Alexander, 
Return  to  George  Washington  '  1779,  Aug.  28.  See  also:  Bartlett,  William 
and  Glover,  John. 


230  INDEX. 

Glover,  John.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment,  and  Moylan,  Stephen.  Muster-master 
general,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  11. 
Washington,  George  1775,  Oct.  16.  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  20,  Oct.  25, 
Oct.  30. 

Glover,  Jonathan.  Capt?  of  Continental  armed  vessel.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison, 
Robert  Hanson  1775,  Nov.  9.  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Nov.  9,  Nov.  11, 
Nov.  27,  Dec.  19.  Washington,  George  1776,  Jan.  3.  Ca.pt.,  Continental 
army?  See:  Brewster,  Caleb  to  Benjamin  Tallmadge  1780,  Aug.  27. 

Glover,  Jonathan  and  Bartlett,  William.  Agents  for  Continental  armed  rebels. 
Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  4. 

God-win,  Henry.  Capt.,  5th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Goldthwait,  Hannah.  See:  Washington,  George  to  General  Court  of  Massachu 
setts  1775,  Aug.  5. 

Gollatt,  Peter.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Gooding,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Goodrich.,  Stephen.  Lt.,2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer, 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 

Goodritch,  Jared.  Fifer,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Goodwin,  Abram.  Lt.,  armed  gattey" Lady  Washington."  See:  Cook,  Robert,  Pay 
roll  of  officers  1776,  Sept. 

Goodwin,  Samuel.     Letter  to,     See:  Moylan,  Stephen     1775,  Nov.  4. 

Goold,  Benjamin.  Soldier  in  late  Continental  army.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Jennings,  Daniel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1789,  Oct.  18. 

Gordon,  Sir  Charles.  Member  of  British  Parliament.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John 
Bolton  1780,  March  13. 

Gordon,  George.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Gore,  Christopher.  Attorney  for  1st  judicial  district  of  Massachusetts.  See:  Chapel 
Church,  Boston,  Vote  of  Wardens  1789,  Oct.  18.  Massachusetts,  [State] 
Boston,  Vote  of  Committee  on  reception  of  the  President  1789,  Oct. 

Goslin,  Clement.     See:  Gosselin. 

Gosselin,  Clement.  Capt.,  col.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.  See:  Bayley, 
Jacob  to  George  AVashington  1780,  Sept,  7.  Cadieux,  Pierre  to  Marquis 
de  Lafayette  1781,%  Jan.  17.  Certificate  of  Pierre  Cayeus  [Cadieux's]  serv 
ices  1781,  Jan.  18.  See:  Goulet,  Jean  to  George  Washington  1781,  Jan. 
Report  to  George  Washington  1781,  Jan?  Letter  to  Jacob  Bayley  1781, 
May  2.  Capt.,  2d  Canadian  regiment.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Gough,  Henry  D.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Gustavus  Scott     1797,  June  19. 

Goulet,  Jean.  Lt.,  col.  Moses  Hazen's  Canadian  regiment.  Instructions  to.  See: 
Bayley,  Jacob  1779,  Oct.  19.  Certificate  of  service.  See:  Bayley,  Jacob 
1780,  Sept?  Account  of  expenses  1780,  Oct.  29.  Certificate  of  service. 
See:  Ferrio,  A—  1780,  Oct.  Boileau,  Amable  1780,  Oct?  Petition 

•to  George  Washington  1781,  Jan. 

Gouvion,  Jean  Baptiste  Obrey  de.  Lt.  col.,  engineers,  Continental  army.  A  return 
of  preparations  for  operations  against  New  York  1780,  May  30. 

Govan,  Archibald.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 


INDEX.  231 

Graham,  Charles?.     Capt.,  3d  Neiv  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officer*     1779,  April? 
Graham,  John.      Major,  Ixt  New   York  regiment.     See:  New  York,   [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April?     See:  Clinton,  James  to  George  Washington 

1779,  June  14. 

Graham,  Morris.  Col.,  New  York  levies.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum 
1 776. 

Cranberry,  Josiah.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Grant,  Alexander.  Ensign,  62d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Grant,  Francis.  Cot.,  63d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Mitchell,  William,  Exami 
nation  1777,  Jan? 

Grant,  James.  Major,  6~2d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Washington,  George.  List 
of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Grant,  James.     Maj.  gen.,  British  army.    See:  Z  to  George  Washington    1778,  Dec.  16. 

Grant,  Joshua.  Prirate,  capt.  Benjamin  Titcomb's  company,  2d  New  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Grasse-Tilly,  Francois  Joseph  Paul,  Count  de.  Lt.  gen.,  commanding  French  feel 
in  America.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782. 
Feb.  23. 

Graves,  Thomas,  Lord.  Rear  admiral,  British  navy.  See:  Mersereau,  John  to 
George  Washington  1 780,  May  20.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washing 
ton  1780,  June  28-30,  July  16-19.  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Informa 
tion  respecting,  1780,  July  18.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington 

1780,  July  19.     Littel  D.  to  George  Washington     1780,  July  23.     New  York. 
British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,     1781,  July  3-7.     S.  G.  to  Richard 
Muirson  1781,  July  8.     Yorktown,  Virginia,  British  Forces  at,  Information 
respecting,  1781,  Oct.  4.     New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respect 
ing,  1782,  Feb.  6. 

Gray,  Edwin.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Arti 
cles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Gray,  James.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Grayir,  Hugh.  Deserter.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  Washington  1778, 
June  18. 

Grayson,  Benjamin.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington 
1763,  Feb.  14. 

Great  Britain.  Treaty  of  Amity,  Commerce  and  Navigation.  See:  Georgia,  [State] 
Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting  1795,  July  25.  See  also: 
Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1795, 
Aug.  1. 

Greaton,  James.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Report  to  George  Washington  1783, 
April  24.  See:  Washington,  George,  Proclamation  1783,  May  3.  Heath, 
William  to  George  Washington  1783,  June  24. 

Greaton,  John.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Heath,  William  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Nov.  25. 

Gregg,  James.  Capt.,  3d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April  ? 

Green,  Shadrach?.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 


232  INDEX. 

Greene,  John.  Col.,  Wtli  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Wigglesworth,  Edward  to  George 
Washington  1778,  June  10. 

Greene,  Nathanael.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Nicholas  Cooke  1775,  July  18.  A  return  of  "spheers"  1776,  March  2. 
See:  Washington,  George  to  Nicholas  Cooke  1776,  April  1.  Maj.  gen.,  Con 
tinental  army.  List  of  the  principal  Tories  on  Long  Island  1776,  Aug.  11. 
Plan  of  attack  on  Brunswick  1777,  April.  See:  Washington,  George,  Plan 
for  attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3.  Washington,  George  to  William 
Woodford  17794  Nov.  25.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1780, 
Jan.  27.  See:  South  Carolina,  [State]  British  Forces  in,  1781,  Aug.  10.  Lee, 
Henry  to  George  Washington  1782,  April  22.  Washington,  George  to 
Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  April  23. 

Greenhill?  John.     See:  Greenhow? 

Greenhow?  John.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Bvrgessex.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Greenleaf,  James.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1795,  March  4. 

Greer,  Henry.  Lt.,  capt.  Isaac  Coren's  company,  col.  Benjamin  Flower'*  artillery  and 
artificer  regiment.  See:  Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington 
1780,  Feb.  22. 

Greer,  James.     See:  Grier. 

Gregory,  George.     Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen     1776,  Feb.  9. 

Gridley,  Richard.  Col.,  Massachusetts  artillery  regiment.  Endorsement  of  petition. 
See:  Dodge,  William,  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775.  Col.  and  chief 
engineer,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776, 
April  20. 

Grier,  James.  Capt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  offi 
cers  1776. 

Griffith,  Charles  Greenberry.  Col.,  1st  Maryland  battalion,  flyiny  camp.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Grimes,  Edward.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Grimes,  William.  Corporal,  Prince  Hereditary  regiment,  Hessian  troops.  See:  Durie, 
Thomas,  Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  18. 

Grimett,  Robert.  Overseer,  John  Ballendine's  iron  foundry.  Deposition  1760,  Jan. 
23.  See:  Ballendine,  John  to  George  Washington  1760,  Jan.  24,  Nov.  18. 

Grinway,  John.  Private,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Groee,  William.  Private,  capt.  William  Hutcliins's  company,  3d  New  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Groning-er,  Adam.     See:  Richard,  Henry,     Deposition     1782,  July  7. 

Groves, .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Nicholas  Cooke     1775,  July  26. 

"Guadaloupe."  British  man  of  war,  Capt.  H.  Robinson.  See:  Yorktown,  Vir 
ginia,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1781,  Oct  4. 

Guadiere,  Pierre.     See  Cadieux. 

Guard  of  the  Commander  in  Chief.  Return  of.  See:  Washington,  George,  Return 
of  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Gullat,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Gunnell,  Henry.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Gunnell,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 


INDEX.  233 

Gunnell,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Gunnell,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Gunnell,  William  "sone  of  William."     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  associa 
tion     1770,  June  22. 

Gwinn,  John.     See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Francis  Mercer     1794,  March  10. 

G d,  -  — .  ('apt.,  British  army?  Letter  to,  See:  Hatfield,  Cornelius  1781, 

Jan.  13. 

Heard,  James.  Lt.,  Lee's  Continental  dragoons.  See:  Lee,  Henry  to  George  Wash 
ington  1782,  April  22. 

Habersham,  James.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meet 
ing  1795,  July  25. 

Hackenberg,  Friedrich,  Baron  von.  Col.,  Grown  Prince  regiment,  Hessian  troops. 
See:  German  Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington 
1780-1. 

Halbert,  Richard.     See:  A'irginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Halburt,  Aaron.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Haldiman,  Francis.  Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  British  forces  about  Quebec. 
See:  Gosselin,  Clement  to  George  Washington  1781,  Jan. 

Haldman,  Francis.     See:  Haldiman. 

Hall,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hall,  Jonathan.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hall,  Josias  Carvil.  Col.,  2d  Maryland  battalion,  flying  camp.  See:  Washington, 
George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Hall,  Powell.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hall,  Talmadge.  Lt.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  hoard  of 
inspection  1783,  June  10. 

Hall,  William.  Lt.,  col.  David  Forman' s  additional  Continental  regiment.  See:  For- 
man,  David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 

Haller,  Henry.  Ensign,  capt.  Joseph  Shippen's  company,  2d  battalion,  Pennsylvania 
provincial  troops.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance 
1758,  Sept.  14. 

Haller,  Henry.  Col.,  battalion  of  1st  Maryland  regiment,  flying  camp.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Hallet,  Jonathan.  Capt.,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Halley,  Benoni.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Halley,    Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hallomon,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hambleton,  James.     See:  Hamilton. 

Hambleton,  William.  Deserter  from  4th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Heard,  John, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Hamilton,  Alexander.  Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.  Letters  written  by 
Hamilton  under  Washington's  authority  will  be  found  in  the  first  division 
of  this  calendar  in  chronological  arrangement. 

Hamilton,  Alexander.  Lt.  col.  and  secretary  to  Washington.  See:  Fitzgerald,  John 
to  John  Sullivan  1777.  July?  Lt.  col.  and  principal  aid  de  camp  to  Wash 
ington.  Signature  1778,  Oct.  28.  See:  Washington,  George,  Intelligence 
from  deserters  1778. 


234  INDEX. 

Hamilton,  James.     Lt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.     See:  Hand,  Edward,     Return  of 

officers    1776.     Major,  2d  Pennsylvania  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Regimental  orders     1781,  Oct.  25. 
Hamilton,  John.     Private,   capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.      See: 

West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits     1754. 
Hamilton,  Sir  Robert.     Lt.  gen.,  British  army.     See:  South  Carolina,  [State]  British 

Forces  in,  1781,  Aug.  10. 
Hamilton,   Robert.     Lt.,  82d  regiment  British  army.     See:  Durie,  Thomas,   Return 

to  George  Washington     1781,  Oct.  2. 
Hamilton,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hamilton,    -       — .     See:    Washington,    George    to    William    B.    Harrison     1799, 

April  10. 
Hamlin,  Seth.     Commissary?,  Continental  army.     See:  Continental  army,  Cattle  for, 

1777,  Dec? 
Hammon,  Jarviss.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hammond,  Sir  Andrew.  Capt.,  British  man  of  war  "Roebuck."  See:  New  York, 
British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 

Hammond,  David.  Lt.,  capt.  James  Parr's  company,  1st  Pennsylvania  regiment. 
Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Sept,  15. 

Hamtranick,  John  Francis.  Capt.,  5th  Xew  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Hancock,  Elihu.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Hancock,  John.  President  of  Continental  Congress.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1775,  Nov.  30.  Delegate  to  Continental  Congress.  See:  Howe,  Robert 
to  George  Washington  1777,  Nov.  2.  Governor  of  Massachusetts.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782.  Aug.  11. 

Hand,  Edward.  Col.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  Recruiting  instructions  to.  See: 
Washington,  George  1776,  Oct.  11?  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776.  Return  of  officers  of  Pennsylvania  battalion  1776.  See: 
Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from  Edward 
Hand  1779,  May-June?  Answers  to  nineteen  questions  propounded 
by  George  Washington  1779,  May-June?  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  troops  1779,  Aug?  Scammell,  Alexander,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1780,  June  20.  Brig,  and  adj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  19.  A  tabulated  return  to  George  Wash 
ington  1781,  Oct.  19?  Walker,  Benjamin  to  Horatio  Gates  1783,  Feb.  16. 
Return  to  George  Washington  1781  Oct.  See:  Heath,  William  to  George 
Washington  1783,  June  24.  Report  to  George  Washington.  See:  Steuben, 
Frederick  William;  Knox,  Henry;  Hand,  Edward  and  Pickering,  Tim 
othy  to  George  Washington  1783,  June  25. 

Hand,—  — .  ('apt.  of  a  coaster.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Clement  Biddle 
1799,  April  21,  April  28. 

Hanley,  James.  Private,  4th  Xetv  York  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Par 
don  17SO,  May  26. 

Hansbury,  Frederick.  Deserter  from  55th  infantry,  British  army.  Examination  1777, 
June  6. 

Hanxleden  von,  -  — .  Col.,  Waldecker  regiment,  Hessian  troops.  See:  German 
Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 


INDEX.  235 

"Happy  Returns."  Prize.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  William  Watson  1776, 
March  11. 

Hardenbergh,  Abraham.  Lt.,  1st  New  York  regiment.  See:  Scudder.  William  to 
George  Washington  1779,  June  13. 

Hardenbergh,  Johannes.  Lt.  col.,  New  York  militia.  Letter  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Drake,  Samuel  and  Hardenbergh,  Johannes  to  George  Wash 
ington  1776,  Aug.  6. 

Hardy,  Sir  Charles.     Late  admiral,  British  navy.     See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George 

Washington     1780,  July  19. 

Harmany,  Jacob.  Deserter  from  Royal  Highland  Emigrants.  Examination  1778, 
Nov.  25. 

Harmer,  Josiah.  Lt.  col.,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Regimental  orders  1781,  Oct.  26. 

Harmon,  Edward,  I'rirate,  capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment, 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Harncy,  Selby.  Lt.  col.,  3d  North  Carolina  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Clark,  Thomas  and  others  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  12. 

Harper,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Harper,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1796,  March  13. 

Harris,  David.  Capt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of 
officers  1776. 

Harris,  Joseph.  Ensign,  capt.  James  Williams' s  company,  llth  Continental  infantry. 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  28. 

Harris,  -  — .  Surgeon,  62d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major 
James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Harrison,  Benjamin.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Col 
ony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Harrison,  Benjamin;  Randolph,  Peyton  and  Bland,  Richard.  Delegates  from  Vir 
ginia  to  1st  Continental  Congress.  Authorization  to  George  Washington  1774, 
Oct.  24. 

Harrison,  Benjamin  jr.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Harrison,  Carter.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Harrison,  Charles.  Col.,  1st  Continental  artillery.  See:  Washington,  George,  Gen 
eral  orders  1778,  June  11. 

Harrison,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Harrison,  John.  (2d)    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Harrison,  John.  Capt.,  It.  col.  Alexander  limes' s South  Carolina  loyalist  regiment.  See: 
South  Carolina,  [State]  British  Troops  in,  1781,  Aug.  10. 

Harrison,  Richard.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Harrison,  Richard.  Deserter  from  37th  infantry,  British  army.  Examination  1777, 
June  7. 

Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.  Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.  Letters  written 
by  Harrison  under  Washington's  authority  will  be  found  in  the  first 
division  of  this  calendar  in  chronological  arrangement. 


236  INDEX. 

Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.  Lt.  col.  and  aid  <le  camp  to  Washington.  Copy  of 
"Queries"  to  be  made  by  a  Committee  of  Continental  Congress  1776,  Sept. 
20-27.  Signature.  See:  Washington,  George,  Certificate  as  to  color  of  cloth 
1778,  Oct.  28.  Washington,  George,  Certificate  as  to  method  1778,  Oct.  28. 
Report  to  George  Washington.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops,  Return  of 
officers  1779,  April?  Memorandum  of  Goose  Van  Schaick's  reply  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Copp,  John,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1779,  May  16. 
Memorandum.  See:  Scudder,  William,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1779, 
June  13.  Copy  of  resolves  of  Continental  Congress  1780,  March  21?  May  19. 

Harrison,  William.  Major,  col.  David  Forman's  additional  Continental  regiment. 
See:  Forman,  David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 

Harrison,  William  B.  Major.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  Nov.  4. 
See:  Washington,  George  to  Henry  Lee  1798,  Nov.  4.  Washington,  George 
to  Robert  Lewis  1799,  Jan.  23.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799, 
Feb.  6,  April  10,  May  16. 

Harrison,  —  — .  Ensign,  Maryland  provincial  troops.  See:  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Hart,  John,  of  Lancaster,  Pennsylvania.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Answers  to  nineteen 
questions  propounded  by  George  Washington  1779,  May-June? 

Hart,  Joseph.  Col.,  Berks  county,  Pennsylvania,  militia.  List  of  names  of  associators 
sent  to  George  Washington  1776,  Dec.  29. 

Hartley,  Thomas.  Col.,  additional  Continental  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
A  summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from  Edward  Hand  1779,  May-June? 

Harvard  College.  See:  Langdon,  Samuel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  18, 
Oct.  28. 

Harwood,  Peter.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  arm;/.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Harwood,  Samuel.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Harwood  &  Brice.     Account  against  John  Parke  Custis  1771,  May  8. 

Hartford,  Connecticut.     See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Hartford. 

Haslet,  John.  Col.,  Delaware  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum 
1776. 

Hassin,  John.  Private,  capt.  Henry  Miller's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion. 
See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Hastings,  Eliphelet.  Ensign,  col.  Jonathan  Breiuer's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Peti 
tion  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  29. 

Hatfield,  Abel.  Loyalist.  See:  Vanderhovern,  John  to  George  Washington  1780, 
Nov.  6.  See:  Bowman,  Thomas,  Examination  1777,  June  8. 

Hatfield,  Cornelius.  "  Capt.  in  Royal  service."  See:  Vanderhovern,  John  to  George 
Washington  1780,  Nov.  6.  Letter  to  "Capt,  G—  —  d  "  1781,  Jan.  13. 

Hatfield,  Stephen.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Hatfield,  —  — .  of  ElizabetMown,  New  Jersey.  See:  Bowman,  Thomas,  Examina 
tion  1777,  June  8. 

Hatten,  William  McL.  Lt.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  hoard 
of  inspection  1783,  June  10. 

Havely,  Jacob.  Private,  Capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1254. 


INDEX.  237 

Hawley,  Joseph.     Major  and  member  of  MoRaachusetts  (friitntl  Court.     Letter  to,  See: 

Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Jan.  24. 
Hayes,  Samuel.     Major,  New  Jersey  state  troops.     See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George 

Washington  1780,  July  19. 

Haynes,  Aaron.  Capt.  6th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  offi 
cers  1776,  April  1. 

Haynes,  Aaron  and  others.  Officers,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George 
Washington  1776,  April  1. 

Hays,  James.  Lt.,capt.  James  Surd's  company,  3d  battalion,  Pennsylvania  troops.  See: 
Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsyl 
vania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Hazard,  —     — .      Captain.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1781,  May  19. 

Hazelton,  Simeon.     See:  Hazleton. 

Hazen,  Moses.    Col. ,  2d  Canadian  regiment.   See:  Bay  ley,  Jacob,  Certificate  of  service 

1780,  Sept.  ?     Washington,  George,    Estimate  of  troops    1781,    May    22. 
Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.     See:  Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders 

1781,  Oct.  25.     Hand,  Edward,  Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 
Washington,  George,  Extracts  from  general  orders  1783,  Feb.  9,  April  3. 
Heath,  William  to  George  Washington  1783,  Junj  24.     Washington,  George 
to  general  officers  1783,  June  24. 

Hazlet,  John.     See:  Haslet. 

Hazleton,  Simeon.  Capt.,  col.  John  Fellow*'*  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Thomas, 
John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Dec.  8. 

Heard,  John.  Capl.,  4th  Continental  dragoons.  See:  Clough,  Alexander  to  George 
Washington  1778,  June  18.  Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Heard,  Nathaniel.  Brig,  gen.,  New  Jersey  militia.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert 
Hanson  1776,  June  29.  . 

Heath,  William.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army  Return  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Nov.  25.  ^faj.  gen.,  Continental  army  Return  to,  See:  Jacobs,  John  1780, 
Aug.  12.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  13.  Report  to,  See: 
Gibbs,  Caleb  1781,  July  30.  See:  Pray,  John  to  George  Washington  1782, 
June  17.  Proceedings  of  a  board  of  general  officers  transmitted  to  George 
Washington  1783,  June  24. 

Hedg-man,  George.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Hedgman,  John.  Private,  capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Re 
turn  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Heine.     See:    Huyne. 

Henderson,  John.  Capt-lt.,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Wash 
ington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington 
1778,  Sept.  15. 

Henderson,  John  jr.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Henderson,  Robert.  Loyalist?  prisoner  at  Springfield,  Massachusetts.  See:  Mas 
sachusetts,  [Colony]  Springfield,  Committee  of  Correspondence  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  2. 

Hendon,  James.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 


238  INDEX. 

Hendricks,  James?  Captain.     See:  Hendricks,  John  to  George  Washington  1780, 

Oct.  17.     Vanderhovern,  John  to  George  Washington  1780,  Nov.  6. 
Hendricks,  John.     Secret  agent  at  Elizabethtown,  Neiv  Jersey.     Letter  to,  See:  Littel 

D.     1780,  Sept.  6,  Sept,  7,  Sept.  25,  Sept,  26,  Oct.  11,  Oct.  13,  Oct.  16.     Letter 

to  George  Washington   1780,  Oct.  17.     See:  A  Stranger  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  Oct.  23.     Letter  to,   See:   Littel   D.     1780,  Oct.   24,    Oct.   26, 

Oct.  28?  Oct.-Nov.     See:  Vanderhovern,  John  to  George  Washington  1780, 

Nov.  6. 
Hendricks,  William.     Capt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.     See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return 

of  officers  1776. 
Hendricks,  —     — .     Captain.     See:  Hendricks,  John  to  George  Washington  1780, 

Oct.  17. 
Hennessy,  William.     Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 
Henry,  John.     Private,  capt.  Henry  Miller's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion. 

See:  Thompson,  William,     Return  of  deserters     1775,  Oct.  23. 
Henry,  John.     Governor  of  Maryland.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798, 

April  3. 
Henry,  Patrick.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Blair,  John  to  George 

Washington  1773. 
Henry,  Prince  of  Prussia.     See:    Washington,    George  to   Count  de   Rochambeau 

1784,  Nov.  25. 
Herbert,  William.     Letter  to  George  AVashington  1774,  Aug.  30.     Letter  to,  See: 

Washington,  George  1794,  March  10;  1798,  Oct.  8;  1799,  June  25. 
Hercules.     Negro  cook.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Frederick  Kitt  1798,  Jan.  10. 
Herrick,  John.      Corporal,  commander  in  chief's  guard.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Return  of  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 
Hessian  Troops.     See:   German  Troops   in   America,  List  forwarded   to   George 

Washington  1780-1. 
Hetfield.     See:  Hatfield. 
Hewlett,  Richard.     Lt.  col.,  DeLancey's  battalions.     See:  New  York,  British  Forces 

at,  Information  respecting,  1781,  July  3-7.     S.  G.  to  Richard  Muirson    1781, 

July  8. 
Hicks,  Benjamin.     Capt.,  1st  New  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers  1779,  April?     Copp,  John  to  George  Washington  1779, 

May  16. 

Hidden,  Ephraim.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  MighiU's  company,  col.  Samuel  (lerrish's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer, 
Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Hill,  John.  Prisoner.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  Washington  1778. 
June  18. 

Hilliard,  John.  Capt.,  col.  David  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Hills,  Ebenezer?  Capt.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  board  of 
inspection  1783,  June  10. 

Hills,  Ebenezer.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 
1795,  July  25. 

Hindman, .     See:  Frazier,  Joshua,    Account  against  Jonathan  Boucher  1770, 

June  10. 


INDEX.  239 

Hichborn,  -  — .  See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Warren  1775,  Aug.  6, 
Letter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  18.  See  also:  Boston  Harbor, 
British  ships  in,  1775,  Oct.  28.  "Preston."  Suggestions  regarding  the 
seizure  of,  1775,  Oct.  28.  Boston  Harbor,  British  ships  in,  Names, 
rates,  etc.  1775,  Oct.  28. 

Hitchcock,  Daniel.  Col.,  llth  Continental  infantry.  See:  Harris,  Joseph  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Sept.  28.  Recommendation  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Oct.  7,  Oct.  9.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct?  See:  Washington, 
George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Hitchings,  Amos.  Lt.,  cbl.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Hitchings,  James.  Lt.,  cot.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Hite,  Abraham.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Washington,  George  to  Alexander 
Spotswood  1799,  March  25. 

Hite,  John  jr.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hoakesly,  Robert.  Merchant.  See:  Steuben,  Frederick  William;  Knox,  Henry; 
Hand,  Edward  and  Pickering,  Timothy,  Report  to  George  Washington 
1783,  June  25. 

Hoarst,  George.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754. 

Hobart,  David.  Col.,  New  Hampshire  militia.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Mat 
thew  Thornton  1775,  Jan.  11. 

Hodgin,  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hog,  Peter.  Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  Two  returns  of  company  1754,  July  9. 
See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie 
1755,  Aug. -Sept?  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 

Hoit,  Moses.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Holdin,  Aaron.  Lt.,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1. 

Holiday,  John.     See:  Holliday. 

Hollar,  Henry.     See:  Haller. 

Holliday,  John.  Lt.,  capt.  Robert  Cluggage' s  company,  l»t  Continental  infantry  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Hollor,  Henry.     See:  Haller. 

Holman,  Jonathan.  Capt.,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sulli 
van,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Holman,  Jonathan.  Col.,  Massachusetts  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1776. 

Holt,  Peter.  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Holt,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Honians,  John.     Surgeon,  col.  Benjamin  Rugglex  Woodbridge' s  Massachusetts  regiment. 

Certificate  of  illness  of  Sergt.  Ebenezer  Keeler     1775,  Oct.  23. 
Honians,  John.     Surgeon,  Woodbridge' s  regiment,  and  "Woodbridge,  Benjamin  Rug- 

gles.     Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.     Report  to  George  Washington     1775, 

Nov.  30. 


240  INDEX. 

Hood,  Samuel.  Rear-admiral,  British  nary.  See:  New  York,  British  Forces  at, 
Information  respecting,  1782,  Feb.  6.  Washington,  George  to  Count  <le 
Kochambeau  1782,  Feb.  23. 

Hooe,  Robert.     Colonel.     See  Washington,  George  to  Roger?  West     1799,  April  23. 

Hooper,  Robert  Lettis  jr.  Col.  and  deputy  commissary  of  transportation,  Sullivan's 
expedition  against  the  Six  Nations.  See:  Cox,  James  and  Patterson,  Samuel, 
Answers  to  questions  propounded  by  George  Washington  1779,  May-June? 

"Hope."  British  store-ship  from  Cork,  George  Cnrwin,  Master.  List  of  goods  on 
board,  1775,  Aug.  13. 

Hopkinson,  Francis  and  Wharton,  John.  Member*  of  Continental  navy  board,  mid 
dle  district.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec.  30. 

Hopson,  Moses.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  MighUl's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Hooker,  Noadiah.  Capt.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spen 
cer.  See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of 
officers  1775,  July  26? 

Hooker,  Roger.  Sergt.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 

Hoomes,  John.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Albin  Rawlins     1798,  Feb.  12. 

Hopkins,  Charles.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hopson,  David.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  MighUl's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Horn,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 
Hornbuckle,    Thomas.     See:    Virginia,    [Colony]    Articles   of    association      1770, 
June  22. 

Hornsby,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Horry,  Elias?    See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau     1790,  April  26. 
Horseman,    Jeremiah.     See:    Virginia,    [Colony]    Articles    of    association      1770, 
June  22. 

Horton,  Nathaniel.  Ca.pt.,  4th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Hospital,  Continental.  See:  Sullivan,  John,  Proceedings  of  a  court  of  inquiry 
1775,  Sept.  9. 

Houstoun,  John.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 
1795,  July  25. 

How,  Moses.  Prirate,  capt.  Thomas  MighUl's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel  and 
others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

How,  —  — .  Col.,  Massachusetts  militia.  See:  Jacobs,  John,  Return  to  William 
Heath  1780,  Aug.  12. 

Howard,  Benjamin.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Howard,  Ebenezer.      Agent  of  Massachusetts  General  Court.      See:  Cheever,  Ezekiel 
to  Edward  Mitchel     1776,  March  5. 

Howard,  John  Eager.  Lt.  col.,  £d  Maryland  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Arthur  St  Clair  1780,  Feb.  24. 


INDEX.  241 

Howe,  Abraham.     Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.     See:    Washington, 

George,     A  return  of  artificer  regiment.     1776,  Aug.  4. 
Howe,  Richard,  Viscount.     Rear  admiral  in  command  of  British  fleet  in  North  America. 

Letter  to  James?  Lord  Drummond     1776,  Aug.  15.    See:  Drummond,  James? 

Lord  to  George  Washington    1776,  Aug.  19.     Washington,  George    to    Count 

de  Rochambeau    1782,  Nov.  25.     Mullen,  Daniel  and  others,  examination 

1782,  Nov.  25. 
Howe,  Robert.     Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.     Letter  to  George  Washington     1777, 

Nov.  2,  Nov.  3.    See:  Brewster,  Caleb  to  Benjamin  Tallmadge     1780,  Aug. 

27.     Washington,  George,  After  orders     1781,  July  1.     Walker,  Benjamin  to 

Horatio  Gates     1783,  Feb.  16.    Heath,  William  to  George  Washington   1783, 

June  24. 
Howe,  William.    Maj.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  British  forces  in  America.    Letter 

to  George  Washington     1776,  Nov.  8.     See:  Driver,  Joseph,     Examination 

1777,  April  16.     Bowman,  Thomas,    Examination     1777,  June  8.    Tilghman, 
Tench  to  John  Sullivan     1777,  June  18. 

Howel,  George.  Loyalist  spy.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Sept. 
1  and  5. 

Hoyt,  Stephen.  Lt?,  Continental  army.  See:  Brewster,  Caleb  to  Benjamin  Tallmadge 
1780,  Aug.  27. 

Hubbard,  Edward.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Hubbard,  Jacob.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Hubbard,  Jonas.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Ward's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to 
George  Washington.  See:  Welch,  William  and  others  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775-76.  See:  Foster,  Isaac  to  John  Morgan  1776,  June  25. 

Hubbard,  Michal.     See:  Hubert,  Michael. 

Hubbel,  —  — .  Major,  loyalist  troops.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1782, 
July  5. 

Hubert,   Michael.     Loyalist.      See:    Heard,   John,     Return  to  George  Washington 

1778,  June  18. 

Hubley,   Adam.     Lt.  col.,  10th  Pennsylvania  regiment.     See:    Washington,   George, 

General  orders     1778,  June  11. 
Hubley,  Frederick.     Lt.,  capt.  James  Ross's  company,  1st- Continental  infantry.     See: 

Hand,  Edward,     Return  of  officers     1776. 

Hughes,  Daniel.     See:  Fitzgerald,  John  to  John  Sullivan     1776,  May  25. 
Hug-ties,   Hugh.     Asst.  quartermaster  general,  Continental  army.      Return  to  George 

Washington     1776,  May  25,  May  31,  June  4,  June  5,  June  8,  June  16,  June 

29,  July  8,  Aug.  12,  Aug.  19. 
Hughes,   John.     Lt.,  capt.    William    Wilson's   company,   6th  Pennsylvania  regiment. 

Petition  to  George  Washington.     See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to 

George  Washington     1778,  Sept.  15. 
Hughes,  Joseph.    Private,  capt.  Robert  Steu-art's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See: 

Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,     Return 

to  George  Washington     1758,  Sept.  14. 

Hughes,  Samuel.     See:  Fitzgerald,  John  to  John  Sullivan     1776,  May  25. 
Hughs,  James.     Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.     See:    Washington,    George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 

Hulan,  Edward.  Private,  capt.  Enoch  Putnant's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775, 

Oct.  14. 

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242  INDEX. 

Huling1,  Thomas.  Ensign,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Sept.  15. 

Hulitt,  Augustus.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]   Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hull,  John.  I'rivate?,  capt.  John  Reese's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See: 
Foster,  Isaac  to  John  Morgan  1776,  June  29. 

Humphreys,  Cornelius.  Col.,  Dutchess  county,  New  York,  militia.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Humphreys,  Jacob.  Capt. ,  6th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
General  orders  1778,  June  11. 

Humphreys,  Nathaniel.  Lt.,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph 
Spencer.  See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance 
of  officers  1775,  July  26? 

Hunewell,  John.  Soldier  in  late  Continental  army.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Jennings,  Daniel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1789,  Oct.  28. 

Hunt,  Laurence.  Sailor  from  British  frigate  "LirerpooL"  See:  Heard,  John,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Hunt,  Thomas.  Capt.,  9th  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Hunt,  William.  Merchant?  of  Watertown,  Maxsachnsettx.  See:  Cheever,  Ezekiel  to 
George  Washington  1776,  Jan.  30. 

"Hunter."  BritisJi  prison  ship  in  North  River.  See:  Mersereau.  John  to  George 
Washington  1780. 

Hunter,  David.  Ensign,  capt.  John  Bel  knap's  company,  2nd  New  York  regiment. 
See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29. 

Hunter,  George.  Loyalist/  prisoner  at  Springfield,  Massachusetts.  See:  Massachu 
setts,  [Colony]  Springfield,  Committee  of  Correspondence  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Oct.  2. 

Hunter,  Robert.  Commissary?,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle 
for,  1777,  Dec? 

Hunter,  William.  Sergeant,  commander  in  chief  *  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Hunting-ton,  Kbenezer.  'Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer.  See:  Connecticut, 
[Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers  1775,  July  26? 

Huntingdon,  Jedidiah.  Col.,  8th  Connecticut  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Markham,  Barzillai  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  3.  Letter 
to  George  Washington.  See:  Terrill,  Thomas  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Oct.  7.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See:  Stoughton,  Samuel,  jr.  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  16.  Col.,  17th  Continental  infantry.  Address 
to  George  Washington.  See:  Parsons,  Samuel  H olden  and  others  to  George 
Washington  1776,  June  29.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum 
1776.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washing 
ton  1777,  Dec.  10?  Lee,  Charles,  Opinion  of  board  of  officers  1778, 
June  2.  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  2.  Scammell, 
Alexander  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5;  1779,  Aug.  28.  AValker, 
Benjamin  to  Horatio  Gates  1783,  Feb.  16.  Washington,  George,  Extracts 
from  general  orders  1783,  April  3.  Heath,  William  to  George  Washington 
1783,  June  24. 

Huntingdon,  Jedidiah.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Van  Cortland,  Philip.  Col., 
3d  Neii'  York  regiment,  and  Nicola,  Lewis.  Col.,  Invalid  regiment.  Letter  to 
George  Washington  1783,  May  27. 


INDEX.  243 

Huntingdon,  Selina,  Countess.  See:  "Washington,  George  to  Bryan,  Lord  Fairfax 
1799,  Jan.  20. 

Hurlburt,  Joseph.  Private?,  capt.  Thomas  Williams' s  company,  col.  John  Paterson's 
Massachusetts  regiment  or  in  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard's  company,  col.  Jonathan 
Ward1  s  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch, 
William  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-76. 

Hutchings,  Daniel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hutchings,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Hutchins,  William.     Capt.,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.     Endorsement  of  petition. 
See:  March,  John,  Petition  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  10. 
See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 

Hutchinson,  Israel.  Lt.  col.,  col.  John .Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sul 
livan,  John,  Proceedings  of  a  court  of  inquiry  1775,  Sept.  9.  Foster, 
Gideon,  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  11.  Russell,  Thomas, 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775.  Col.,  19th  Massachusetts  regiment. 
See:  Craft,  Benjamin  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  10.  Col.,  27th 
Continental  infantry.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Hutchinson,  Shrimpton.  See:  Chapel  Church,  Boston,  Vote  of  Wardens  1789, 
Oct.  IS. 

Hutchinson,  —  — .  Private,  British  army.  See:  Lasick,  Ludwig,  Examination 
1780,  June  16. 

Huyne  von,  —  — .  Maj.  gen.,  commanding  the  Huyne  regiment,  Hessian  troops. 
See:  German  Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington 
1780-1. 

Hymer,  Daniel.  Baker,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

H  —     — ,  — .      Col.,    Continental    army.     See:    Bissel,    Daniel,      Substance  of 

information  obtained     1782,  Oct. 

Imlay,  Gilbert.  Lt.,  col.  David  Forman's  additional  Continental  regiment.  See:  For- 
man,  David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 

Indians,  Sandusky  Conference.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Charles  Thomson  1793, 
Jan.  31.  Expedition  against.  See:  Washington,  George,  Return  of  troops 
employed  on  western  expedition  1779,  Aug? 

Infelt,  Joseph.  Private,  10th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Par 
don  1780,  May  26. 

Ingersoll,  Jared.  See:  Massachusetts,  Boston,  Vote  of  committee  on  reception  of 
the  President  1789,  Oct. 

Innes,  Alexander.  Lt.  col.,  South  Carolina  loyalist  regiment.  See:  South  Carolina, 
[State]  British  Forces  in,  1781,  Aug.  10. 

Innes,  Thomas.  Lt.,  33d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Innesly,  —  — .  Private,  British  army.  See:  Lasick,  Ludwig,  Examination 
1780,  June  16. 

Inspector-General,  Continental  army.  [Maj.  gen.,  Baron  von  Steuben.]  See: 
Washington,  George,  Circular  letter  to  the  corps  commanders  1780, 
Jan.  22. 

"Iris."  BritisJi  man-of-ivar  at  Xew  York,  Capt.  J.  Hawker.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae 
to  George  Washington  1780,  June  24,  June  28-30. 


244  INDEX. 

Irish,  Nathaniel.  Cop/.,  col.  Benjamin  Flower's  artillery  and  artificer  regiment.  See: 
Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  Feb.  22. 

Irvine,  Matthew.     See:  Irwine. 

Irvine,  Jasper.     See:  Erving. 

Irvine,  William.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to* 
George  Washington  1779,  Aug.  28. 

Irwine,  Matthew.  Lt.,  Ixt  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of 
officers  1776.  Commissary  and  It.,  3d  cavalry,  "Pidaski's  Legion".  See:: 
Washington,  George,  After  orders  1781,  July  1. 

Jack.  Cook.  See:  Ballendine,  John,  Memorandum  to  George  Washington  1760,. 
Jan.  23? 

Jackson,  Henry.  Col.,  9th  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Pickering,  Timothy  to 
George  Washington  1782,  Oct.  15. 

Jackson,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Jackson,  Jonathan.  Chairman,  Committee  of1'  Newberrypnrt ,"  Massachusetts.  Letter- 
to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  Jan.  20. 

Jackson,  Joseph.  Private,  Capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  Ixt  Virginia  regiment^ 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,. 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Jackson,  Stephen.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Re 
turn  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  22. 

Jackson,  William.  Capt.,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29.  Clinton,  James,  Return  to  George- 
Washington  1776,  June  19. 

Jackson,—  — .  "  of  Redstone. "  See:  Washington,  George,  to  James  Ross  1794,, 
Aug.  1. 

Jacobs,  John.  Col.,  Massachusetts  militia.  Return  of  three  months  men  1780, 
Aug.  12. 

Jacobs,  John?  Capt.,  British  mar,-of-u-ar  "Russell".  See:  New  York,  British  Forces 
at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 

Jacques,  Lancelot.  Account  against  John  Parke  Custis  1771,  Dec.  16.  See:  Gassa- 
way,  Henry,  Account  against  John  Parke  Custis  1771,  Dec.  18. 

Jacques,  Moses.     See:  Jaques. 

James,  William.  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Jameson,  A —  — .  See:  Washington,  George,  Observations  on  James  Anderson's 
accounts  1798,  Feb.  1. 

Jameson,  David.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Jameson,  John.  Major,  2d  Continental  dragoons.  See:  Fitzgerald,  John  to  John 
Sullivan  1777,  July?  Bland,  Theodorick  to  George  Washington  1777, 
Dec.  11? 

Jameson,  John.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1795,  Feb.  15.  Authoriza 
tion  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1795,  Feb.  16. 

Jamieson,  Neil.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1771,  June  4. 

Jamison,  John.     See:  Jameson. 

Janes,  Henry.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Jansen,  Cornelius  J.  Capt.,  3d  Xew  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State], 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 


INDEX.  245 

Jaques,  Moses.  Col.,  1st  regiment,  Essex  county,  Xew  Jersey,  militia.  See:  "Washing 
ton,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Javins,  John.     See:  Washington,  George  to  William  B.  Harrison     1799,  Feb.  6. 

Jay,  John.  United  States  minister  at  Madrid.  See:  Ledyard,  Isaac  to  Tench  Tilgh- 
man  1781,  May  15.  Envoy  extraordinary  to  Great  Britain.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6,  Aug.  28. 

Jean  Baptist.  Chief,  Cognawaga  Indians.  See:  Indians,  Cognawaga  Nation,  Talk 
with  George  Washington  1776,  Jan.  31. 

Jefferson,  Thomas.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear 
1 794,  May  6. 

Jenifer,  Daniel  of  St.   Thomas.     President  of  Senate  of  Maryland.     Letter  to,  See: 
Washington,  George     1778,  Oct.  5.     See:    Washington,  George  to  — 
Dunnington     1797,   Jan.   15.     Letter  to,   See:   Washington,   George    1797, 
May  [June?]  7. 

Jenkings,  Edward.  Ensign,  60th  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington, 
George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on 
Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Jenkins,  Charles.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Jenkins,  Daniell.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Jenkins,  John.  Volunteer,  capt.  Simon  Spalding's  Wyoming  Valley  company .  Account 
of.  See:  Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from 
Edward  Hand  1779,  May-June? 

Jenkins,  Simon.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Jenkins.     See  also:  Jinkens  and  Jinkins. 

Jenning-s,  Daniel  and  others.     Petition  to  George  Washington     1789,  Oct.  28. 
"Jersey."     British  prison  ship   in   Xortli   Hirer.      See:    Mersereau,  John  to  George 
Washington     1780. 

Jesse,  —  — .  Secret  agent  in.  New  York.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780, 
Oct.  26-7. 

Jett,  Thomas,  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  assoc:ation     1770,  June  22. 
Jewett,  Dummer.     Agent  for  purchase  of  arm*.     Receipt  to,  See:  Cheever,  Ezekiel 
1776,  March  29. 

Jinkens,  James  jr.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Jinkins,  Daniel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Jinkins,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Jinkins,  Samuel.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Jinkins,  Stephen.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Jinkins,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,   [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Jinkins.     See  also:  Jenkins. 
Joe.     Servant.     See:  Boucher,  Jonathan  to  George  Washington     1771?  Xov? 

Johnson,  Isaac.  Private,  capt.  John  Marcy's  company,  3d  Xeic  Hampshire  regiment. 
See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Johnson,  John.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Johnson,  John.  Capt.,  5th  Xe>'-  York  regiment.  See:  Xe\v  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Keturri  of  officers  1779,  April? 


246  INDEX. 

Johnson,  Sir  John.  Lt.  col.,  "Queen's  Royal  Greens."  See:  Ray,  —  —  to  George 
Washington  1782,  April  27.  Richard,  Henry,  Deposition  1782,  July  1. 

Johnson,  Mary.     Account  against  Jonathan  Boucher     1770,  Sept.  30? 

Johnson,  Nathaniel.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrisli's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petitition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer, 
Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Johnson,  Thomas.    Captain.    See:  Palfrey,  William  to  Jacob  Bay  ley    1776,  March  17. 

Johnson,  Thomas.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1795,  March  4. 

Johnson,  —     — .     See:  Boucher,  Jonathan  to  George  Washington     1771?  Nov? 

Johnston,  Andrew.  Ensign,  capt.  James  Hamilton'*  company,  1st  Pennsylvania  regi- 
ment.  Petition  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15.  See:  McClelan,  John 
and  other  officers  to  George  "Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Johnston,  George?  Attorney-at-law?  Letter  to  George  Washington  1760,  Jan.  8. 
See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763,  Feb.  14. 

Johnston,  John.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Bullitt's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  L758,  Sept.  14. 

Johnston,  Robert.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763, 
Feb.  14. 

Johnston,  Samuel.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Johnston,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Johnston,  Walker.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Johnston,   William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Johnston,  William  jr.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Johnston.     See:  Johnson. 

Jones,  George.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 
1795,  July  25. 

Jones,  James.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 
1795,  July  25. 

Jones,  Noble  Wimberly.  Physician.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens, 
Proceedings  of  meeting  1795,  Ju1}'  25.  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citi 
zens,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1795,  Aug.  1. 

Jones,  Pearson.     Deposition  concerning  destruction  of  Falmouth     1775,  Oct.  16. 
Jones,   Samuel.     Lt.,  15th  Virginia  regiment.      See:  Washington,  George,     General 

orders     1778,  June  11. 

Jones,  Walter.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]- Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Jones,  W.  B.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Francis  Deakins     1796,  Nov.  13. 
Joopier,  Abijah.  of  Setauket,  New  York.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780, 

Oct.  8. 

Joram,  William.  Private,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Jordan,  John.  Capt.,  col.  Benjamin  Flower's  artiller;/  and  artificer  regiment.  See: 
Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  Feb.  22.  ' 

Jowett,  Dummer.     See:  Jewett. 
Kalough.     See:  Kohler. 


INDEX.  247 

Karnahan,  William.  Private,  commander  in,  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington, 
George,  Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Kean,  John.  Commissary?,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle  for, 
1777,  Dec? 

Kean.     See  also:  Keene. 

Keeler,  Ebene/er.  ftergt.,  col.  Benjamin  Ruggles  Wbodbridge's  Massachusetts  regiment. 
See:  Homans,  John  to  Benjamin  Ruggles  Woodbridge  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Keene,  Richard  Raynal.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1798,  Dec.  28. 

Keith,  Alexander.  See:  Mercer,  George  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Wash 
ington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Keith,  James.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Bushrod  Washington  1796,  March  9, 
March  21.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797,  Dec.  10. 

Kemp,—  — .  Cook,  armed  galley  "  Lady  Washington."  See:  Cook,  Robert,  Pay 
roll  of  officers  1776,  Sept. 

Kenny,  Samuel.  Lt.  and  adjutant,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See: 
Washington,  George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Kent,  James.  Private,  23d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Ker,  Edward.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Kerr,  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ketcham,  Ezra.     Lieutenant.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton     1780,  Oct.  8. 

Kibben,   William.      See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Kibler,  Jacob.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  West, 
John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754. 

Kiggam,  Thomas.  Private,  major  Andrew  Lewis's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Killgore,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Kimball,  Benjamin.  Capt.,  col.  Israel  Hiitchinson' s  Massachusetts  regiment.  See: 
Craft,  Benjamin,  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  10. 

King-,  Benjamin.     See:  Virginia,   [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

King,  Frederick.  Postmaster?  Note  concerning  robbery  of  post-rider.  See:  Rich 
ard,  Henry,  Deposition  1782,  July  7. 

King,  John.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Din- 
widdie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

King,  Rufus.  Minister  plenipotentiary  of  United  States  to  Ureat  Britain.  Letter  to, 
See:  Washington,  George  1796,  Dec.  22. 

Kinsman,  Aaron.  Capt.,  1st  Xew  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Oct? 

Kirk,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Kirke,  Grafton.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Kirkpatrick,  David.  Captain,  sappers  and  miners.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Kirkpatrick,  John.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington 
1763,  Feb.  14. 

Kirkpatrick,  Thomas.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Kitt,  Frederick.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George  1798,  Jan.  10,  Jan.  29. 


248  INDEX. 

Kittredg-e,  Thomas.  Surgeon,  col.  James  Frye's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Certificate 
of  Peter  Webster's  physical  condition  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Knight,  John.     Lt.,  British  army.     Letter  to,     See:  Gates,  Horatio     1776,  Jan.  24. 

Knowlton,  Thomas.  Major,  20th  Continental  infantry.  Address  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776, 
June  29. 

Knox,  George  Hippolitus.  Ensign,  9th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George 
Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington 
1778,  Sept.  18. 

Knox,  Henry.  Col.  of  artillery,  Continental  army.  Return  to  George  Washington 
1776,  May  16  (two),  June  10.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Return  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Jan.  3.  See:  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washing 
ton  1778,  June  2.  Estimate  of  artillery  stores  wanted  1780,  July  3.  Esti 
mate  of  erdnance  and  stores  necessary  for  campaign  1781,  Jan.  5.  See:  New 
York  City,  Attack  upon,  1781?  June?  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army  Report 
of  board  of  inspection  of  officers  of  Invalid  corps  1783,  June  10.  See: 
Walker,  Benjamin  to  Horatio  Gates  1783,  Feb.  16.  Report  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Steuben,  Frederick  William;  Knox,  Henry;  Hand, 
Edward  and  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington  1783,  June  25. 

Knyphausen,  Wilhelm,  Baron  von.  Lt.  gen.  and  commander  in  chief  of  Hessian 

troops.  See:  Trech, ,  Examination  1778,  Oct.  31.  New  York,  British 

Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  July  18.  Littel  D.  to  John 
Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  13. 

Knyphausen  Regiment.     See:  German  Troops  in  America,      List  forwarded  to 

George  Washington     1780-1. 
Kohler,  -      — .     Lt.  col.,   4th  regiment  of  grenadiers,  Hessian  troops.      See:  German 

Troops,    List  forwarded  to  George  Washington    1780-1. 

Kortright,  Lawrence.     Loyalist.     See:  Z  to  George  Washington     1778,  Dec.  19. 
Kosbot.     See:  Kospoth. 
Kospoth,  Heinrich  Jul.  von.     Maj.  gen.,  commanding  the  Langrare  regiment,  Hessian 

troops.    See:  German  Troops,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington    1780-1. 
Kreamer,  John.     See:  Cremer. 

Kuntz,  Adam.     Hessian  deserter  from  Prince  Charles  regiment.     See:  Ernest,  John  and 

others,     Examination     1782,  Nov.  30. 
"Lady  Washington."     Armed  gnlleij,  Robert    Cook,  captain.     See:  Cook,  Robert, 

Payroll  of  officers     1776,  Sept. 
Lafaillette.     See:  Lafayette. 

Lafayette,  George  Washington.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796, 
March  27.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  Dec.  25. 

Lafayette,  Marie  Jean  Paul  Joseph  Roche  Yves  Gilbert  du  Motier,  Marquis  de. 
Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washington  1778, 
June  2.  Washington,  George,  Examination  of  Philip  Miller  1778.  Boileau, 
Amable,  Certificate  1780,  Oct?  Petition  to,  See:  Cadieux,  Pierre  1781, 
Jan.  17.  See:  Washington,  George,  Estimate  of  troops  1781,  May  22. 
Durie,  Thomas,  Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2.  Washington, 
George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  March  19;  1785,  Sept.  7.  Washing 
ton,  George  to  George  Washington  Lafayette  1798,  Dec.  25. 

Lafitte,  Peter  S.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meet 
ing  1795,  July  25. 


INDEX.  249 

Ijakeman,  Samuel.     Pr irate,  capt.    Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's 

Massachusetts  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington.     See:  Sawyer,  Eze- 

kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington     1775.  Oct.  9. 
Lamb,  Catherine.     Wife  of  major  John  Lamb,  Continental  artillery,  Northern  Department. 

Memorial  to  George  Washington     1776,  June. 
Lancaster,  Samuel.     Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's 

Massachusetts  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington.     See:  Sawyer,  Eze- 

kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  9. 
Xiancour,  Count  de  la.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau     1784, 

May  15. 
Lander,  Francis.     Capt.,  60th  regiment  of  foot  in  America.     See:  Washington,  George, 

List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 

Grant's  reconnoissance     1758,  Sept.  14. 
Landon,  Laban.     Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.     See:  'Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 
Lane,  Harvey.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Lane,  James  H.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Lane,  John.     Private,  capt.  Winthrop  Howe's  company,  2d  New  Hampshire  regiment. 

See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Lane,   John.     Capt.,   9th  Continental  infantry.      See:    Varnum,    James   Mitchell   to 

George  Washington     1776,  May  10. 

Lang,  Jacob?     Capt.,  10th  Pennsylvania  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George,     Gen 
eral  orders     1778,  June  11. 

Langdon,   John.      United  States  Senator  from  New  Hampshire.     See:  Washington, 
George  to  Tobias  Lear    1794,  May  6. 

Langdon,  Samuel.     President  of  Harvard  College.     Letter  to  George  Washington 

1775,  Sept.  18  (two),  Oct.  28. 
Lapham,  King.     Lt.,  brig.  gen.  John  Thomas' s  Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Thomas, 

John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  11. 
Lapsley,   Samuel.      Capt.,  col.  Nathaniel  Gist's  additional  Continental  regiment.     See: 

Gist,  Nathaniel,     Return  to  George  Washington     1778,  Jan.  9. 
La  Rouerie,  Charles  Armand  Tufin,  Marquis  de.     See:  Tumi. 
Lasher,  John.     Col.,  New  York  militia.     Proceedings  of  a  court  martial     1776,  Sept. 

26-7.     See:  Washington,  George,     Memorandum     1776. 
Lasick,  Ludwig.     British  prisoner.     Examination     1780,  June  16. 
Laslie,  Alexander.     See:  Leslie. 

Latane,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Latham,  Hobert.     Loyalist.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton     1780,  Nov.  5. 
Lathrop,  John  jr.     Clergyman.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George   1795,  March2. 
LaTouche  Treville,  Louis  Rene  Vassor,  Vicomte  de.     Captain,  French  navy.     See: 

Littel  D.  to  George  Washington     1780,  July  21-6,  July  26. 
Launder,  Francis.     See:  Lander. 
Laurens,   Henry.      United  States  minister  to  Holland.     See:    Continental  Congress, 

Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington     1780,  Aug.  14.     Amicus  Reipub- 

licae  to  George  Washington     1780,  Oct.  13. 
Lauzmu  Armand  Louis  de  Gontaut,  Due  de.     Brig.  gen. ,  Continental  army.     Return  to 

George  Washington     1781,  March.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de 

Rochambeau     1782,  Feb.  21. 


250  INDEX. 

Law,  Eliza.  See:  Washington,  George  to  George  Washington  Lafayette  1798, 
Dee.  25. 

Law,  Thomas.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Fitzhugh  1798,  May  30. 
Washington,  George  to  George  Washington  Lafayette  1798,  Dec.  25. 

Lawrence,  Elijah.  Private,  commander  in  chief 's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  commander  in  chiefs  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Leach,  —     — .     See:  Dodge,  Richard  to  George  Washington     1775,  Sept,  23. 

Leachmere's  Point.     See:  Lechmere's  Point, 

Lear,  Fannie.  Widow  of  George  Augustine  Washington  and  wife  of  Tobias  Lear.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  March  26. 

Lear,  Lincoln.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1794,  May  6,  Aug.  28. 

Lear,  Tobias.  Secretary  to  the  President  of  the  United  Stiffen.  See:  Massachusetts, 
[State]  Boston,  Vote  of  Committee  on  reception  of  the  President  1 789,  Oct. 
Washington,  George  to  Gouverneur  Morris  1793,  Sept.  1.  Washington, 
George  to  Thomas  Pinckney  1793,  Sept.  1.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1794,  May  6,  Aug.  28;  1795,  March  4;  1796,  Feb.  15,  March  13, 
March  21,  March  27,  March  30,  Nov.  16.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Jacob 
Van  Vleck  1796,  Dec.  7.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington  George  1796,  Dec. 
14;  1797,  Jan.  13.  Secretary  to  George  Washington  See:  Washington,  George 
to  William  Fitzhugh  1798,  May  30.  Washington,  George  to  George  Wash 
ington  Lafayette  1798,  Dec.  25.  Washington,  George  to  William  Thornton 
1799,  April  21. 

Learned,  Ebenezer.  Col.,  3d  Continental  infantry.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Memorandum  1776.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to 
George  Washington  1777,  Dec.  10?  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Wash 
ington  1778,  Jan.  10.  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Sept.  5. 

Learned,  Moses.  Private,  rapt.  Thomas  Drury's  company,  col.  John  Nixon'*  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Leaycraft,  Richard  and  others.     Memorial  to  George  Washington     1776,  July  9-14. 

LeBrun,  Bellecour.  Capt.,  Pvlaski's  legion.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de 
Rochambeau  1782.  Jan.  14. 

Lechmere's  Point.  Boston  Harbor.  See:  Putnam,  Ruf us,  Table  of  distances  1775, 
Nov.  14. 

Ledyard,  Benjamin.  Major,  1st  New  York  regiment.  See:  Scudder,  William  to 
George  Washington  1779,  June  13.  Clinton,  James,  Certificate  to  George 
Washington  1779,  June  14. 

Ledyard,  Isaac  ?  Asst.  purveyor,  hospital  department,  Continental  arm;/.  Letter  to 
Tench  Tilghman  1781  ?  May  15  ? 

Lee,  Charles.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Putnam,  Rufus  to  George  Wash 
ington  1776,  Jan.  7.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1776,  March 
14.  See:  Bowman,  Thomas,  Examination  1776,  June  8.  Opinion  of  board 
of  officers  1778,  June  2.  Proceedings  of  court  martial  in  trial  of  Thomas 
Shanks  1778,  June  2. 

Lee,  Charles.  Naval  officer  for  the  district  of  the  Potomac.  See:  Washington,  George 
to  John  Gill  1795,  July  13.  Attorney  general  of  United,  States.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  March  13. 

Lee,  Francis  Lightfoot.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  liiiryexses.  See:  Mississippi 
Company,  Articles  of  association  1763,  June  3.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 


INDEX.  251 

Lee,  Henry.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Arti 
cles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Major,  commanding  Lee's  partisan  corps. 
Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1780,  Aug.  20.  Lt.  col.,  Lee's  partisan 
corps.  See:  South  Carolina,  [State]  British  Forces  in,  1781,  Aug.  10. 
Letter  to  George  Washington  1782,  April  22.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Alexander  Spotswood  1797,  Feb.  1.  Washington,  George  to  Reed  & 
Ford  1797,  March  31.  Maj.  gen.,  United  States  army.  See:  Washington, 
George  to  James  Anderson  1798,  Nov.  1.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1798,  Nov.  4,  Dec.  31;  1799,  April  18.  See:  Washington,  George 
to  Jesse  Simins  1799,  April  22.  Member  of  Congress  from  Virginia.  See: 
AVashington,  George  to  William  Augustine  Washington  1799,  May  20,  May 
24.  Washington,  George  to  Wilson  Allen  1799,  June  17. 

Lee,  Richard.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Lee,  Richard  Henry.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Mississippi 
company,  Articles  of  association  1763,  June  3.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Lee,  Thomas  Lud\vell.  See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association  1763, 
June  3.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799,  April  26. 

Lee,  Thomas.  Lieut.,  capt.  James  Rosekrans's  company,  2nd  New  Yorkregiment.  See: 
Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29. 

Lee,  William.     See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association     1763,  June  3. 

Lee,-     — .     Secret  agent  ?     See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Oct.  26-7. 

Leech,  William.     See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  William  Bartlett     1776,  Feb.  14. 

Leffingwell,  Christopher.  Asst.  commissary  general,  Continental  army.  Letter  tor 
See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Feb.  14. 

"LeFortune."  British  man-of-war.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780, 
Oct.  13. 

Legro,  Samuel.  Corporal,  col.  Daniel  Hitchcock's  Rhode  Island  regiment.  Seer 
Morgan,  John  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1. 

Leland,  John?  Lt.  coL,  1st  regiment  of  foot  guards,  BritisJi  army.  See:  Allen,  John, 
Examination  1780,  June  16. 

L'Enfant,  Peter  Charles.    Major  of  engineers.    See:  AVashington,  George  to  Count  de 

Rochambeau     1783,  Oct.  29. 

Lengerke's  regiment.     See:  Linsing,  Otto  Wilhelm  von. 
Lenthal,  John.     See:  Blagden  ife  Lenthal. 

Leonard,   Henry.     Pricate,   capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See: 
•  West,  John  jr.,     Return  of  new  recruits     1754. 

Lesley,  Alexander.     See:  Leslie. 

Lesley,  Joseph.  Deserter  from  Lord  William  Schau-  Cathcart's  legion.  Examination 
1778,  Oct.  31. 

Leslie,  Alexander.  Col.,  64th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  White  Plains,  New  York, 
battle  of,  1776,  Oct.  28.  Maj.  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John 
Hendricks  1780,  Sept.  6,  Sept.  25,  Oct.  11,  Oct.  13,  Oct.  26-27.  South 
Carolina,  [State]  British  Forces  in,  1781,  Aug.  10. 

Lespenard,  Anthony?     See:  New  York  City,     Description  of  line  of  canal  1782. 
Lester,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
LeTouche,  Louis  Rene  etc.     See:.  LaTouche  Treville. 


'252  INDEX. 

Lewis,  Andrew.  Copt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  Return  of  company  1754,  July  9. 
See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dimviddie 
1755,  Aug. -Sept?  Major,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsyl 
vania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return  to  George  Washington 
1758,  Sept.  14.  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort 
Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  \  758,  Sent. 
.  14.  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 

Lewis,  Charles.  Lt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  offi 
cers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Lewis,  Fielding.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Bryan, -Lord  Fairfax     1799,  Xov.  .SO. 

Lewis,  Francis.  Chairman,  Admiralty  board,  Continental  Congress.  Letter  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Continental  Congress,  Admiralty  Board  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  March  23,  May  6,  July  11,  Aug.  14. 

Lewis,  George.  Major.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Alexander  Spotswood  1797, 
Feb.  1.  Washington,  George  to  Charles  L.  Carter  1797,  June  10. 

Lewis,  Howell.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Burgess  Ball     1793,  July  21. 

Lewis,  John.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1794,  Sept.  S. 

Lewis,  Joshua.     Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     Return  of  company     1754,  July  9. 

See:  Washington,  George,    List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie 
1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Lewis,  Lawrence.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Burgess  Ball  1793,  July  21.  C<tj>t., 
light  dragoons.  See:  Washington,  George  to  George  Washington  Lafayette 

1798,  Dec.  25.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1799,  Sept.  20. 
Lewis,   Robert.     Letter  to,      See:  Washington,  George     1796,   March  10,   Dec.  19; 

1799,  Jan.  23. 

Lewis,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Lewis,  Thomas  jr.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Lewis,  Thomas  (2d).  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Lewis,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ley,  Thomas?  Lt.,  DutcJiess  county  militia?  See:  New  York,  [Colony]  Dutchess 
County,  Committee  of  Safety  to  commanding  officer  at  Fort  Constitution 
1776,  May  17. 

"Liberty."     Sloop.     See:  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George  Washington     1776,  June  29". 

Lightfoot,  Richard.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Lighthall,  Lancaster.  Private,  3d  New  York  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Pardon  1 780,  May  26. 

Lincoln,  Benjamin.  Col.  and  secretary  of  Massachusetts  General  Court.  Letter  to, 
See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Sept.  7.  Member,  Committee  of  Supplies  of  Massa 
chusetts.  Estimate  sent  George  Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony] 
Committee  of  Supplies  to  George  Washington  1775.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental 
army.  See:  Greene,  Nathanael,  Plan  of  attack  on  Brunswick  1777,  April. 
Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  June  1.  Washington, 
George,  After  orders  1781,  July  1.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1799,  March  17. 

Lindo,  Elias.  London  exchange  broker.  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Mercer,  George  and  others  to  George  Washington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Lindsay,  Opie.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Lindsay,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Lingerke's  Regiment.     See:  Linsing,  Otto  ChrjstianWilhelm  von. 


INDEX.  253 

liinsey,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Lansing,  Otto  Christian   Wilhelm  von.      Li.  col.,  1st  regiment,  Hessian  grenadiers. 

See:   German  Troops  in  America,     List  forwarded  to  George  Washington 

1780-1. 
Linton,  John.     Justice  of  the  peace.    Record  of  oath  of  Robert  Grimett.    See:  Grimett,. 

Robert  to  George  Washington     1760,  Jan.  23. 

Linton,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
liippett,  Christopher.      Col.,  3d  Rhode  Island  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Memorandum  1776. 
Littel  D.    Secret  agent  near  New  York.    Information  sent  to  George  Washington    1780r 

July  21-26,  July  26.     Rough  sketch  of  fortifications  of  New  York  sent  to 

George  Washington     1780,  July  26.     Letter  to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Sept. 

6,  Sept.  7,  Sept.  25,  Sept.  26,  Oct.  11,  Oct.  13,  Oct.  16.      See:   A  Stranger  to- 

Elias  Dayton     1780,  Oct.  17.     Letter  to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Oct.  24,  Oct. 

26,  Oct.  26-27,  Oct.  28?,  Oct.-Nov.     See  also:  Vanderhovern,  John. 

liittle,  Moses.  Col.,  12th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776.  Palfrey,  William  to  Jacob  Bayley  1776,  March  17. 

Littleton,  William  Henry,  Baron.     See:  Lyttelton. 

"Liverpool."  British  man  of  war  at.  Philadelphia.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to* 
George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Livingston,  Henry  Beekman.  I  A.  col.,  commanding  at  Fort  Constitution.  Letter  to, 
See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  May  19. 

Livingston,  Henry  Philip.  Li.,  capt.  Caleb  Gibb's  company,  commander  in  chiefs 
guard.  Signature.  See:  Washington,  George,  Certificate  as  to  color  of  cloth 
1778,  Oct.  28. 

Livingston,  Peter  Van  Brugh.  President,  New  York  Proiincial  Assembly.  Letter  to,, 
See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Aug.  10,  Aug.  30. 

L.  J.  Secret  agent  near  Neiv  York.  Information  sent  to  George  Washington  1780,. 
Sept,  6? 

Lloyd,  James.  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Gustavus  Scott  1797,  June  19, 
June  24. 

Lloyd,  James.  United  States  Senator  from  Maryland.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,. 
George  1799,  Feb.  11. 

Lloyd,  Joseph.     See:  Loydd. 

Lloyd,  Richard?  (.'apt.,  3d  Canadian  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Regi 
mental  orders  1781,  Oct.  25. 

Logan,  George.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Logan,  Samuel.     Major,  5th  New   York  regiment.      See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops,. 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 
Lomax,  John  Edward.      See:  Washington,  George,     List  of  officers  submitted  to 

Robert  Dinwiddie    1755,  Aug.-Sept? 
"London."  British  man-of-war,  Rear  admiral  Thomas  Graves,  commanding.    See:  Ami- 

cus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington    1780,  July  16-19.    New  York,  British 

Forces  at,     Information  respecting,     1780,  July  18. 
Loos,   Johann  August  von.      Col.,  Losberg  regiment,  Hessian  troops.     See:    German 

Troops  in  America,     List  forwarded  to  George  Washington     1780-1. 
Lord,  John.     See:  Hand,  Edward,     Answers  to  nineteen  questions  propounded  by 

George   Washington      1779,    May-June?     Account  of.      See:    Washington, 

George,     A  summary  of   intelligence  obtained  from  Edward  Hand    1779,, 

May-June? 


254  INDEX. 

"Lord  Townshend."  British  frigate  at  New  York.  See:  Littel  I),  to  George  Washing 
ton  1780,  July  24. 

Lord,-  — .  Capt.,  schooner  "Fly."  See:  Littel  I),  to  John  Hendricks  1780, 
Oct.  24. 

Iioudoun,  John  Campbell,  Earl.  Commander  in  chief,  British  force*  lit  America. 
Minutes  of  meeting  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1757,  March  15. 

Lovely,  Benjamin.  Private,  capt.  Robert  Cluggage's  company,  3d  Pennsylvania  rifle 
battalion.  See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 

L'Overture,  Dominique  Francois  Toussaint.     See:  Toussaint-L' Overture. 

Low,  Isaac.  Chairman,  Committee  of  Safety  of  Xeiv  York  city.  Letter  to,  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  1775,  Oct.  5. 

Lowden,  John.  Capt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of 
officers  1776. 

Lowe,  John.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  14  Virginia  regiment.  See:  West, 
John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 

Lowen,  John.     Deserter  from  Hessian  yagers.     Examination     1777,  June  7. 

Lowery,  James.  Private,  capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Lowry,  John.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Din- 
widdie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Lowry,  Stephen.  Asst.  deputy  commissary,  Continental  army.  Estimate  of  provisions 
1776,  Dec.  2. 

Lowry,  Stephen  and  Wharton,  Carpenter.  Asst.  deputy  commissaries,  Continental 
army.  Return  of  provisions  1776,  Nov.  29. 

"Loyalist."  British  man-of-war.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780, 
Feb.  27. 

Loydd,  Joseph.  Private,  capt.  Oliver  Capron's  company,  col.  Ephraim  Doolittle's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Lucas,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Luce, —    — .      Capt.  of  refugees.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton    1780,  Nov.  28. 

Ludloe,  Gabriel  G.     See:  Ludlow. 

Ludlow,  Gabriel  G.  Col.,  DeLancey's  battalions.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bol 
ton  1780,  Nov.  5,  Nov.  28;  1782,  July  5. 

Luke,  —     — .     See:  Luce. 

Lusk,  William.  Lt.,  7th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Luzerne,  Anne  Cesar,  Chevalier  de  la.  French  minister  to  the  United  States.  Letter  to 
George  Washington  and  the  American  army  1783,  Jan.  10.  (Translation.) 
See:  Washington,  George,  Orderly  Book  1782-83. 

"Lydia."  Sloop,  Lewis  Clark,  master.  See:  Hughes,  Hugh,  Return  to  George  Wash 
ington  1776,  June  16. 

Lyne,  W —  • — .  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Lyon,  James.  Clergyman.  Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Feb.  17.  Cul 
per,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Sept.  1  and  5. 

Lyon,  Nathan.  Private?,  capt.  Thomas  Williams' s  company,  col.  John  Paterson's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment  or  in  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard's  company,  col.  Jonathan  Ward's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch,  Wil 
liam  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-76. 


INDEX.  255 

Lyon,  Stephen.  Private?,  capt.  Thomas  Williams' s  company,  col.  John  Paterson's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment  or  in  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard's  company,  col.  Jonathan  Ward's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch,  Wil 
liam  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-76. 

Lyon,  —     — .     Judge.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Albin  Rawlins     1798,  Feb.  12. 

"Lyons."  British  man-of-war.  See:  Mullen,  Daniel  and  others,  Examination 
1782,  Nov.  25. 

Lysle,  John.     Letter  to  John  West     1774,  May  19. 

Lyttelton,  William  Henry,  Baron  Westcote  of  Balamare.  Lord  commissioner  of 
tin;  treasury.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  March  13. 

McAlpin,  James.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Clement  Biddle     1797,  July  3. 

McAnulty,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

McBride,  James.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 

McCabe,  Henry.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Iff 'Call,  Archibald.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

M'Callum,  Daniel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

McCarty,  Daniel.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763, 
Feb.  14.  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

McCarty,  Dennis.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

McCasky,  Alexander?     Information  given  to  George  Washington     1780,  June  1? 

McClelan,  John.  Lt.,  capt.  William  Hendrick's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry. 
See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

McClelan,  John  and  others.  Officers  of  the  Pennsylvania  line.  Petition  to  George 
Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

McClelan,  Thomas.  Lt.,  3d  New  York  regiment.  See:  Varick,  Richard,  Memo 
randum  of  papers  1781? 

McCloud,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

McCobb,  Samuel.  Capt.,  col.  John  Nixon's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan, 
John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

McComack,  James.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

McConnell,  Matthew.  Lt.,  capt.  James  Grier's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry. 
See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

M'Coull,  Neil.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

McCoy,  Thomas.  Lt.,  capt.  William  Bratton's  company,  9th  Pennsylvania  regiment. 
Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

McCracken,  Joseph.  Major,  4th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April  ? 

McCrae,  —  — .  Lt.,  Maryland  provincial  troops.  See:  Washington,  George,  List 
of  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's 
reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

McCullam,  John.  Lt.,  capt.  James  Talbot's  company,  7th  Pennsylvania  regiment. 
Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

McCully,  George.  Capt.,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Sept.  15. 


256  INDEX. 

McDades,  Charles.     See:  McDavitt. 

McDanial,  Alexander.  Lt.,  It. col.  William  Allen's  Pennsylvania  loyalist  dragoons- 
See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

McDavitt,  Charles.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Francis  Deakins  1799,  Jan.  25, 
June  16. 

McDonald,  Alexander.  Lt.,  62d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington,. 
George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on 
Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

McDonald,  Alexander.     See:  McDanial. ' 

McDonald,  John.  Ensign,  62d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington, 
George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on 
Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

McDonald,  William.  Capt.,  62d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington, 
George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major- 
James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

McDonald,  —  — .  Lt.,  62d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  AVashington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

M'Donit,  -  — .  Surgeon,  62d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington, 
George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on 
Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

McDougall,  Alexander.  Col.,  1st  New  York  regiment.  Letter  to,  See:  AVashington, 
George  1775,  Dec.  4.  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  March  14.  Washington, 
George  1776,  May  7.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Memorandum  1776.  Washington,  George,  Plan  for  the  attack  at  German- 
town  1777,  Oct.  3.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Ledyard,  Isaac  to 
Tench  Tilghman  1781,  May  15? 

M'Dowall,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

McDowell,  William.  Lt.,2d  company,  1st  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George- 
Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washing 
ton  1778,  Sept.  15. 

McFarland,  Moses.  Capt. ,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  board  of 
inspection  1783,  June  10. 

McFarlane,  James.  Lt.,  capt.  Thomas  Buchanan's  company,  1st  Pennsylvania  regi 
ment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other 
officers  to  George  AVashington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

McFarlin,  John.     See  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1 770,  June  22. 

McGlethry,  —  — .  Captain  of  sloop.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  Jonathan  Glover 
1775,  Nov.  27. 

McGowan,  John.  Capt.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  board  of 
inspection  1783,  June  10. 

McHenry,  James.  Assistant  secretary  to  George  Washington.  Signature.  See:  AVash 
ington,  George,  Certificate  as  to  color  of  cloth  1778,  Oct.  28.  Signature. 
See:  AVashington,  George,  Certificate  as  to  method  1778,  Oct.  28.  Secre 
tary  of  War.  Letter  to,  See:  AATashington,  George  1797,  May  29. 

Mclntosh,  Lachlan.  General.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceed 
ings  of  meeting  1795,  July  25. 

McKean,  Thomas.  Chief  justice  of  Pennsylvania  and  delegate  to  Continental  Congress 
from  Delaware.  See:  Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  AVashington 
1780,  Feb.  22. 


INDEX.  257 

McKendrick,  Archibald.     Cornet  and  paymaster,  It.  col.  William  Allen's  Pennsylvania 

loyalist  dragoons.     See:  Heard,  John,     Return  to  George  Washington    1778, 

June  18. 
McKenzie,   Alexander.     Lt.,  62d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.     See:  Washington, 

George,     List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major 

James  Grant's  reconnoissance    1758,  Sept.  14. 
McKenzie,  Fred.     Major,  23d  regiment,  British  army.     See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hen- 

dricks     1780,  Sept,  6. 
McKenzie,  Hugh.      Capt.,    62d    regiment   of  foot   in    America.     See:   Washington, 

George,     List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major 

James  Grant's  reconnoissance     1758,  Sept.  14. 

McKenzie,  Robert.     See:  Washington,  George,     List  of  officers  submitted  to  Rob 
ert  Dinwiddie     1755,  Aug.-Sept? 
McKenzie,   Roderick.     Lt.,    62d    regiment    of  foot   in   America.     See:  Washington, 

George,     List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major 

James  Grant's  reconnoissance     1758,  Sept.  14. 
McKenzie,   William.      Lt.,    62d   regiment  of  foot    in    America.      See:  Washington, 

George,     Listof  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major 

James  Grant's  reconnoissance     1758,  Sept  14. 
McKinney,  John.      Lt.,  9th  Pennsylvania  regiment.    Petition  to  George  Washington. 

See:   McClelan,    John    and    other   officers    to   George  Washington    1778, 

Sept.  15. 

McKinsey,  Fred.     See  McKenzie. 
McKnight,  Charles.     /Surgeon,  Continental  army.     Certificate  of  physical  debility  of 

Samuel   Legro     1776,    April   1.     Certificate  of  illness  of  Jonathan   Draper 

1776,  June  13.     Certificate  of  illness  of  Samuel  Thomson    1776,  June  13. 

Certificate  of  illness  of  —      —  Taylor     1776,  July  4. 
McKnoll,  Joseph.     See  McNawl. 
McKoy,  James.     Private,  capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See: 

Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,      Re 
turn   to  George  Washington     1758,  Sept.  14. 
McLaughlan,  James.     Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See: 

West,  John  jr.,     Return  of  new  recruits    1754,  June? 

McLane,  Allen.  Capt.,  col.  John  Patton's additional  Continental  regiment.  See:  Clough, 
Alexander  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

McLean,  Francis.  Brig,  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Gosselin,  Clement  to  George  Wash 
ington  1781,  Jan. 

M'Mekin,  Hugh.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

McMichael,  James.  Lt.,  7th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Sept,  15. 

McNab,  Archibald.  Col.,  41st  regiment,  British  Army.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John 
Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  11,  Oct.  13. 

McNabb,  —     — .      Deserter.     Examination     1778,  Nov.  8. 

McNawl,  Joseph.  Lt.,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  See:  Whit- 
comb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

McNeill,  John.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -.Sept? 

McNug-hton,  Peter.     Deserter.     Examination     1778,  Nov.  8 
19108—01 17 


258  INDEX. 

McPherson,  James  Fitt.  Lt.,  6th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Wash 
ington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington 
1778,  Sept.  15. 

McPherson,  William?    Lt.,  16th  regiment,  British  army.  Examination     1778,  Dec.  26. 

Machin,  John.  Pr  irate  and  deserter  from  Welsh  fusileers.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Account  of  killed  and  wounded  in  Ministerial  army  at  battle  of  Bunker  Hill 
1775,  June-July. 

Mackie,  Andrew.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Macklinne,  Francis.     See:  McLean. 

Magaw,  Robert.  CoL,  5th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1776. 

Magaw,  William.  Surgeon,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return 
of  officers  1776. 

Magnos,  Charles.  Deserter  from  guard  ship ''Gar  land."  Intelligence  obtained  from. 
See:  Mullen,  Daniel  and  others,  Examination  1782,  Nov.  25. 

Magruder,  —     — .     See:  Boucher,  Jonathan  to  George  Washington     1771?  Nov? 

Maine.     See:  Massachusetts,  Maine. 

Malcolm,  William.  Col.,Neiv  York  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776. 

Manley,  Harrison.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Manley,  John.  ('apt.  of  Continental  armed  vessel.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  Jona 
than  Glover  1775,  Nov.  27.  Commodore.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1776,  Jan.  28. 

Manning,  Benjamin.  Secret  agent?  See:  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information 
respecting,  1780,  Aug.  12. 

Manning,  Diah.  Drum-major,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington, 
George,  Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Manning,  Isaac.  Fifer,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Mansfield,  Isaac  jr.  Chaplain,  6th  and  27th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Read,  Joseph 
and  Bailey,  John  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  2. 

Mansfield,  John.  Lt.,  4th  Connecticut  regiment.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Mansfield,  John.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Foster,  Gideon,  Petition  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  11.  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington 
1775,  Oct.  14. 

Mararity,  Dennis.  Corporal,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington, 
George,  Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Marblehead,  Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Marblehead. 

Marbury,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

March,  John.  Ensign,  capt.  William  Hutchin's  company,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment. 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  10. 

Marchinton,  Philip.  Pennsylvania  loyalist.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Marcy,  John.  Capt.,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Margindale,  Philip.     See:  Marchinton. 


INDEX.  259 

Marine  Committee.  See:  Continental  Congress,  Marine  Committee.  Also  Conti 
nental  Congress,  Admiralty  Board. 

Markham,  Barzillai.  Ensign,  8th  Connecticut  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Oct.  3. 

Marsh,  William.  British  naval  officer  and  prisoner.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Clutterbuck,  Christian  M.  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776, 
May  5. 

Marshall,  Elihu.  Lt.,  capt.  Andrew  Billings' s  company,  3d  New  York  regiment. 
See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29. 

Marshall,  Humphrey.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Thomas  Marshall  1795, 
March  25. 

Marshall,  John.  Lt.,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Marshall,  John.  Brig.  gen.  of  militia.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewis 
1796,  March  10.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  Dec.  30. 
Member  of  Congress  from  Virginia.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William 
Augustine  Washington  1799,  May  20. 

Marshall,  Thomas.  Colonel.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1795,  March 
25.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Alexander  Spotswood  1797,  Feb.  1. 

Marshall,  William.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Martin,  Ephraim.  Col.,  New  Jersey  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776. 

Martin,  Thomas  C.     Inventor.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1798,  May  15. 

Martin,  Zephania.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Martting,  Daniel.     Captain.     See:  Pray,  John  to  George  Washington    1782,  June  17. 

Maryland.  [Province]  Troops.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  killed,  etc.  at 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758, 
Sept.  14.  [State]  Troops,  2d  Brigade.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George 
Washington  1778,  Sept.  5.  Legislature.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  to  Daniel  of  St.  Thomas  Jenifer,  President  of  the  Senate  and  William 
Fitzhugh  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Delegates  1778,  Oct.  5.  Troops,  2d 
Brigade.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1779,  Oct.  18. 
Annapolis.  Account  of  arrival  and  entertainment  of  George  Washington 
1783,  Dec.  26. 

Marvin,  Seth.  Lieut.,  capt.  Thomas  MoffaCs  company,  Orange  county,  Neiv  York, 
minute  men.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776, 
Apr.  23-29. 

Maskil,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Maskill,  .     Sergtf,  4th  Continental  dragoons.     See:  Heard,  John,     Return  to 

George  Washington     1778,  June  18. 

Mason,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Mason,  Jeremy.  Private,  capt.  Richard  Sftortridge' s  company,  2d  New  Hampshire 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Mason,  Philip.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Mason,  -  — .  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  William  B.  Jackson  1799, 
April  10. 


260  INDEX. 

Massachusetts.  [Colony]  Committee  of  Safety.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph 
1775,  July  17.  Ships  seized  for  the  Colon;/.  See:  Davis,  Joshua  to  George 
Washington  1775,  July  27.  General  Court.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1775,  Aug.  5,  Aug.  11,  Aug.  15.  President  of  the  Council.  See: 
Otis,  James.  President  and  Council.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1775,  Sept.  4.  Council  Committee.  Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775, 
Nov.  4.  Washington,  George  1775,  Nov.  24.  Committee  of  Supplies.  Esti 
mate  of  supplies  furnished  the  Massachusetts  forces  1775.  General  Court. 
Letter  to  George  Washington  1775.  [State]  Troops,  4th  brigade.  See:  Scani- 
mell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1779,  Aug.  28.  Invalid  troops. 
See:  Jennings,  Daniel  and  others,  Petition  to  George  Washington  1789, 
Oct.  28.  [Colony]  Arundel,  Committee.  Letter  to,  See:  Randolph,  Edmund 
1775,  Oct.  30.  [State]  Boston.  List  of  cannon  at,  1776.  Vote  of  Commit 
tee  on  reception  of  the  President  1789,  Oct.  17?  Boston,  Selectmen.  See:  Reed, 
Joseph  to  John  Scollay  1775,  Oct  23.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1789, 
Oct.  21.  Request  to  President  Washington  1789,  Oct.  27.  See  also:  Chapel 
Church,  Boston.  [Colony]  Bristol,  Committee  of  Safety.  Letter  to,  See: 
Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  20.  Dedham,  Committee  of  Safety.  Letter  to, 
See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Nov.  4.  [Maine]  Falmouth.  See:  Jones, 
Pearson,  Deposition  1775,  Oct.  16.  [Maine]  Falmouth,  Committee.  Letter 
to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Oct.  24.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Enoch  Moody  1775,  Nov.  6.  Gloucester,  Committee.  See:  Massachusetts, 
[Colony]  Salem  and  Gloucester  Committee.  Marblehead,  Inhabitants. 
Letter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  21.  Newburyport,  Committee 
of  Safety.  Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Jan.  28,  No".  10.  See: 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison  to  Jonathan  Jackson  1776,  Jan.  20.  Letter  to, 
See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Jan.  27.  Northampton,  Committee  of  Safety. 
Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Aug.  15.  Harrison,  Robert 
Hanson  1775,  Nov.  16;  1776,  Jan.  24.  Plymouth,  Committee  of  Safety.  Letter 
to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  13,  Oct.  20.  Salem  and  Gloucester,  Committee. 
Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  4.  Salem,  Committee  of  Safety. 
Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  5.  Springfield,  Committee  of 
Correspondence.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  2.  Letter  to, 
See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Feb.  9.  Watertown.,  Committee  of  Supplies. 
Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  July.  Westfield,  Selectmen.  Certificate 
to  George  Washington.  See:  Bundy,  Peter  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Oct.  13. 

Mastin,  William.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Mathaus,  J —  — .  Major,  Wolhvarth's  Hessian  regiment.  See:  German  Troops 
in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

Mathew,  Edward.     Maj.  gen.,  British  army.     See:  Littel,  D.  to  George  Washington 

1780,  July  21.     Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton     1780,  Aug.  16. 
Mathews,  David.     Mayor  of  New   York.     See:  Brooks,  David  to  Tench  Tilghmau 

1781,  May  15. 
Matis.     See  Mathiius. 

Matson,   John.     Lt. ,  capt.   Henry  Miller's   company,   1st   Continental  infantry.     See: 

Hand,  Edward,     Return  of  officers     1776. 
Matthews,  David.     See:  Mathews. 
Matthews,  Edward.     See:  Mathew. 
Maury,  James.      London  merchant.     Letter   to,     See:   Washington,  George     1796, 

Dec.  5. 


INDEX.  261 

Maxwell,  Hugh.  Capt.,coL  WiMiamPfescott's  Massachiisett* regiment.  See:  Prescott, 
William  to  George  Washington  1775,  Dec.  9. 

Maxwell,  William.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  anmj.  Endorsement  to  George  Washington 
of  petition  from  regimental  captains.  See:  Brarly,  Joseph  to  George  Wash 
ington  1776,  Dec.  20.  See:  Greene,  Xathanael,  Plan  of  attack  on  Brunswick 
1777,  April.  Washington,  George,  Plan  for  the  attack  at  Germantown 
1777,  Oct.  3.  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec.  10. 
Fitzgerald,  John  to  John  Sullivan  1777.  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George 
Washington  1778,  Jan.  10.  Washington,  George,  General  orders  1778, 
June  11.  Washington,  George,  Return  of  troops  1779,  Aug?  Scammell, 
Alexander,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  June  20.  Washington, 
George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1 780,  June. 

May,  Jesse.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

May,  John.     See:  Blair,  John  to  George  Washington     1773. 

May,  Martin.  Private,  capt  Thomas  Bullitt's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

May,  —     — .     See:  Fosters  &  May. 

Maynard,  Nathaniel.  Lt.,  capt.  Thaddeus  Russell's  company,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  18. 

Maynard,  William.  Lt.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  board  of 
inspection  1783,  June  10. 

Meacham,  George.  Asst.  commissary  general  of  clothing,  Continental  army.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Extract  from  instructions  1779,  July? 

Meade,  Richard  Kidder.  Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.  See:  Continental 
Congress,  Resolve  1778,  Oct.  22.  Signature.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Certificate  as  to  color  of  cloth  1778,  Oct.  28.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Intelligence  from  deserters  1778. 

Meals,  John.  See:  Mercer,  George  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington 
1771.  Dec.  12. 

Mease,  James  Clother-general,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Form 
of  warrant  1776. 

Mebane,  Robert.  Lt.  col.,  1st  North  Carolina  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Washington 
See:  Clarke,  Thomas  and  others  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  12. 

Medor,  -  — .  Clergyman.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796, 
Nov.  16. 

Mentges,  Francis.  Lt.  col.,  5th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  Feb.  23. 

Menzies,  Charles.  Major,  commandant  Arnold's  corps,  British  army.  See:  Bissel, 
Daniel,  Information  obtained  1782,  Oct. 

Mercer,  George.  Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  Two  returns  of  company  1754,  July  9. 
See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie 
1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Mercer,  George.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 
Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Mercer,  Hugh.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Letter  to.  See:  Washington,  George 
]  776,  July  4. 

Morcer,  James.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Attorney -at-laiv.  Deed  of  sale  to 
George  Washington.  See:  Mercer,  George  and  others  to  George  Washing 
ton  1774,  Dec.  12. 


262  INDEX. 

Mercer,  John.     Lt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George,    List  of  officers 

submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie     1755,  Aug.-Sept? 
Mercer,    John  Francis.     Letter  to,     See:   Washington,  George     1794,  March    10. 

See:  Washington,  George  to  Lund  Washington     1794,  Nov.  19. 
"Mercury."     British  man  of -war.     See:  Boston  Harbor,     British  ships  in,     1775, 

Oct.  28. 

Meriweather,  -  — .  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to 
Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Merrill,  Daniel.  Lt.,18th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Varnum,  James  Mitchell  to 
George  Washington  1776,  May  10. 

Merselis,  Nicholas.  Master,  sloop  "Fly."  See:  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George  Washington 
1776,  May  31. 

Mersereau,  John.  Secret  agent  near  New  York.  Information  sent  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  May  6.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1780,  May  10.  See: 
Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  May  17.  Information 
sent  to  George  Washington  1780,  May  20,  May  27,  July  18,  Sept.  11. 

Metcalf,  Jeremiah.  Private,  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard's  company,  col.  Jonathan  Ward's* 
Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Foster,  Isaac  to  John  Morgan  1776,  June  25. 

Meyers,—  — .  Capt.  and  supt.  of  Potomac  Navigation  Company.  See:  Washington, 
George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  Feb.  15. 

Meyers.     See  also:  Myer. 

Mifflin,  Thomas.  Col.  and  quartermaster  general,  Continental  <irinij.  Return  of  in 
trenching  tools  1776,  Feb.  27.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See: 
Carey,  Richard  1776,  July  2.  See:  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washington 
1778,  June  2. 

Mighill,  Thomas.  Capt.,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to 
George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washing 
ton  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Miller,  Charles.     See:  Chapel  Church,  Boston,  Vote  of  Wardens     1789,  Oct.  18. 

Miller,.  Godfrey.  Deserter?  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  Washington 
1778,  June  18. 

Miller,  Henry.  Capt.,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion.  See:  Thompson,  William, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1 775,  Oct.  23. 

Miller,  Henry.  Capt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of 
officers  1776. 

Miller,  Philip.  Private,  DeLancey's  battalions.  Examination.  See:  Washington, 
George  1778. 

Miller,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Mills,  Amasa.  Lt.,2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer.  See: 
Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 

Mills,  Daniel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Mills,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Mills,  John.  Ensign,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  AVashington  1776,  April  1.  See: 
AVhitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Milner,  Nathaniel.  See:  AVashington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Mingeroth.     See:  Minnigerode. 


INDEX.  263 

Minnigerode  von,  —  — .  Lt.  col.,  3d  Hessian  grenadiers.  See:  German  Troops  in 
America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

Minns,  William.  See:  Washington,  George  to  the  President  of  the  Council  of  Mas 
sachusetts  1775,  Aug.  17. 

Minor,  George?     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1794,  April  13. 
Mississippi  Company.     Virginia.    Articles  of  association     1763,  June  3. 
Mitchel,    Reaps.     Kergt.,    commander  in  chiefs  guard.     See:  Washington,  George; 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 
Mitchel, —     — .      (1oJ.,  Massachusetts  militia.     See:  Jacobs,  John,     Return  to  William 

Heath     1780,  Aug.  12. 

Mitchell,  Edward.  Col.  and  agent  for  the  purchase  of  arms.  Receipt  to,  See: 
Cheever,  Ezekiel  1776,  March  5.  Account  with  George  Washington 

1776,  March  30. 

Mitchell,  George.  See:  Mercer,  George  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Wash 
ington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Mitchell,  Henry.  See  Mercer,  George  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washing 
ton  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Mitchell,  Richard.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Mitchell,    William.     Deserter  from  71st  light  infantry,  British  army.      Examination 

1777,  Jan? 

Moffat,  Thomas.  Capt.,  Orange  county,  New  York,  minute  men.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29. 

"Mohawk."     Sloop.     See:  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George  Washington     1776,  May  25. 
Mollohon,  Charles.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Monro, George.     Capt.,  63d  regiment  of  foot,  in  America.    See:  Washington,  George, 

List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 

Grant's  reconnoissance     1758,  Sept.  14. 

Monro,  Henry.     See:  Munro. 

Monroe,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Monroe.     See  also:  Munro. 

Montgomery,  John.  Private,  commander  in  cJiief  s  guard .  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Montgomery,  Richard.  Late  brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  1776,  Jan.  12.  See:  Goulet,  Jean  to  George  Washington 
1781,  Jan.  Gosselin,  Clement  to  George  AVashington  1781,  Jan? 

Moody,  Enoch.  Cliairman  of  Committee  of  Falmouth.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1775,  Nov.  6. 

Moody,  James?  Lt.,  1st  New  Jersey  volunteers.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks 
1780,  Oct.  24,  Oct.  28? 

Moore,  Jonathan.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Moorfield,  —  — .  British  dragoon.  See:  Pray,  John  to  George  Washington  1782, 
June  17. 

Moreheads,  Gaspere.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 


264  INDEX. 

Morgan,  Daniel.  Capt.  of  Virginia  riflemen.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1775,  Oct.  4.  Col.,  llth  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Tilghman,  Tench  to  John 
Sullivan  1777,  June  14.  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washington  177S,  June  2. 
Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  South  Carolina,  [State]  British  Forces  in, 
1781,  August  10. 

Morgan,  Ephraim.  Commissary?,  Continental armt/.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle 
for,  1777,  Dec? 

Morgan,  John.  Director-general,  Continental  hospital.  See:  Sullivan,  John,  Pro 
ceedings  of  a  court  of  inquiry  1775,  Sept.  9.  Recommendation  to  George 
Washington.  See:  McKnight,  Charles,  Certificate  1776,  April  1,  June  13. 
Letter  to,  See:  Foster,  Isaac  1776,  June  25,  June  29.  Recommendation  to 
George  Washington.  See:  McKnight,  Charles,  Certificate  1776,  July  4. 

Morgan,  Ralph.  Private,  1st  Rhode  Island  regiment.  Letter  to,  See:  Varnum, 
James  Mitchell  1775,  Dec.  5. 

Morris,  Gouverneur.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1788, 
Nov.  27.  Minister  plenipotentiary  from  United  States  to  France.  Letter  to, 
See:  Washington,  George  1793,  Sept.  1;  1795,  Dec.  22;  1796,  March  4;  1799, 
May  26. 

Morris,  Lewis  jr.  Lt.  col.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Edward 
Hand  1780,  Nov. 

Morris,  Robert.  Delegate  from  Pennsylvania  to  Continental  Congrew.  See:  Conti 
nental  army,  Cattle  for,  1777,  Dec?  Clough,  Alexander  to  George  Wash 
ington  1778,  June  18.  Superintendent  of  finance.  See:  Washington,  George 
to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  Feb.  12,  Feb.  23. 

Morris,  William?  Caj)t-lt.,  43d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  llen- 
dricks  1780,  Sept.  26. 

Morris,  William  (2d).     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1794,  May  6. 
Morriss,  Zachariah.     See  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Morristown,  New  Jersey.     March  of  army  from.     See:  Washington,  George,     De 
tailed  route  for  army     1777,  July. 

Morse,  Henry.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Morse,  Jedidiah.     Clergyman.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1799,  May  26. 

Morse,  Joshua.  Private?,  capt.  Thomas  Williams' 8  company,  col.  John  Paterson's  regi 
ment  or  in  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard's  company,  col.  Jonathan  Ward's  Massacliusetts 
regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch,  William  and  others 
to  George  Washington  1775-76. 

Mosel,  John.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 
1795,  July  25. 

Moseley,  Edward  Hack  jr.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia, 
[Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Moseley,  John.  Selectman  of  Westfield,  Massachusetts.  Certificate  to  George  Wash 
ington.  See:  Bundy,  Peter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  13. 

Moss,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Moultrie,  William.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  Jan.  14,  Feb.  21. 

Mountfield,  Thomas.  See:  Mercer,  George  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  George 
Washington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Moxley,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]   Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 


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INDEX.  265 

Moylan,  Stephen.  Secretary  to  Washington.  Letters  written  by  Moylan  under 
Washington's  authority  will  be  found  in  the  first  division  of  this  calendar  in 
chronological  arrangement. 

Moylan,  Stephen.  Muster-master  general,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed, 
Joseph  1775,  Oct.  7.  See:  Reed,  Joseph  to  John  Glover  and  Stephen 
Moylan  1775,  Oct.  11.  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  15.  Washington,  George 
to  John  Glover  and  Stephen  Moylan  1775,  Oct.  16.  Secretary  to  Washington. 
Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  Jan.  20.  Col.  and  quarter 
master  general,  Continental  army.  See:  Drummond,  James?,  Lord  to  George 
Washington  1776,  Aug.  19.  Col.,  4th  Continental  dragoons.  See:  Heard, 
John,  Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Mughlenberg,  Peter.     See:  Muhlenberg. 

Muhlenberg,  Peter.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George 
Washington  1777,  Dec.  10?  Pickering  Timothy  to  George  Washington 
1778,  Jan.  10.  Lee,  Charles,  Opinion  of  board  of  officers  1778,  June  2. 
Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5;  1779,  Aug.  28; 
1780,  March. 

Muir,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Muirson,  Heathcout.  Secret  Agent.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780, 
March  11-13. 

Muirson?,  Richard.     Secret  Agent.     Letter  to,     See:  S.  G.  1781,  July  8. 

Mullen,  Daniel  and  other*.  Deserters  from  guard  ship  "Garland."  Examination 
1782,  Nov.  25. 

Munford,  Robert  "of  Mecklenburg."  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See: 
Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Munro,  Henry.  Lt.,  G2d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Munro.     See  also:  Monro. 

Murfree,  Hardy.  Major,  2d  North  Carolina  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Clark,  Thomas  and  others  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  12. 

Murphey,  Robert.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Murphy,  Charles.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Murray,  John.  Capt.,  King's  dragoons.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1782, 
July  5. 

Murray,  Richard.  Private,  capt.,  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 

Murray,  William  Vans.     See:  Vans  Murray. 

Muse,  Battaile.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewis  1796,  March  10. 
Washington,  George  to  John  W.  Bronaugh  1796,  Nov.  13. 

Muse,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 
Muse,  George?     Colonel.     See:  Washington,  George  to  John  W.  Bronaugh     1796, 
Nov.  13. 

Musgrove,  Thomas.  Brig,  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Edward 
Hand  1780,  Nov. 

Myer,  Michael.  Private,  capt.  George  Nagle's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battal 
ion.  See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Myer.     See  also:  Meyers. 


266  INDEX. 

Nagel,  George.     See:  Nagle. 

Nagle,  George.  Capt.,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion.  See:  Thompson,  William, 
Eeturn  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23.  Co/.,  10th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See: 
Washington,  George,  General  orders  1778,  June  11. 

"Nancy."  British  store-ship,  Robert  Hunter,  master.  Invoice  of  stores-  1775,  July 
26.  See  also:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson,  Invoice  of  stores  1775,  Nov.  30. 

Napp,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Narragansett  Bay.  Rhode  Island.  Description  of.  See:  Putnam,  Rums  to 
George  Washington  1776,  Jan.  7. 

Nash,  Francis.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George,  Plan  for 
the  attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3. 

Navy  Board,  Middle  District.     See:  Hopkinson,  Francis  and  Wharton,  John. 

Navy,  Colonial.  See:  Reed,  Joseph,  List  of  armed  vessels  at  Salem,  Marblehead, 
and  Plymouth  1775,  Oct.  29. 

Neilson,  John  Brig,  gen.,  New  Jersey  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Nelson,  Henry.  Lt.,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  coinjian;/,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekieland 
others,  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Nelson,  James.     See  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Nelson,  John.     See:  Neilson,  John. 

Nelson,  Thomas  jr.  Member  of  Virginia,  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Col 
ony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Nelson,  —  — .  Report  to  George  Washington.  See:  Tupper,  Benjamin;  Roche- 
fontaine,  Bechet  de  and  Nelson to  George  Washington  1783,  January? 

Neville,  Presley.  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Ross  1794,  June  16. 
Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1794,  June  16;  1796,  April  16. 

Newburyport.     Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts.  [Colony]  Newburyport. 

Newcomb,  Silas.  Col.,  New  Jersey  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776. 

Newhall,  Ezra.  Capt.,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan. 
John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Newhall,  Wilson.  Private,  capt.  Addison  Richardson's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Oct.  14. 

New  Hampshire,  [Colony]  Portsmouth,  Committee  of  Safety.  Letter  to,  See: 
Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Jan.  28. 

New  Jersey,  [State]  Troops,  Militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum 
of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June.  Morristown.  March  of  army  from.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Route  for  the  army  1777,  July. 

Newkirk,  Charles.  Capt-lt.,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

New  London.     Connecticut.     See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  New  London. 

Newman,  William.  Private,  capt.  John  Baker's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Newton,  Thomas.     Colonel.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1795,  Sept.  23. 

Newton,  Thomas  jr.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia, 
[Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Letter  to,  See:  Washing 
ton,  George  1795,  May  24. 


INDEX.  267 

New  York.  [Colony]  Congress.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775, 
Aug.  8,  Oct.  13,  Nov.  16.  Committee  of  Safety.  Extract  from  minutes 
1776,  May  1.  President  of  Congress.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1776,  June  27.  Reed,  Joseph  1776,  June  28.  [State.]  Letter  to,  See: 
Washington,  George  1776,  July  14.  Committee  of  Safety .  Report  on  arrange 
ment  of  officers  of  four  battalions  1776,  Nov.  21?  Troops.  Arrangement 
of  officers  of  four  battalions  1776,  Xov.  21.  Committee  of  Safety,  Letter  to 
George  Washington  1776,  Xov.  23.  Troops.  Officers,  Return  made  to 
George  Washington  1779,  April?  Dutchess  County.  Committee  of  Safety. 
Letter  to  Isaac  Nicoll  1776,  May  17.  Orange  County.  Committee  of  Safety. 
Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1776,  July  14. 

New  York  City.  Committee  of  Safety.  Information  sent  to  George  Washington  1775. 
Sundry  Inhabitants  of.  Memorials  to  George  Washington.  See:  Leaycraft, 
Richard  and  others,  and  Sears,  Isaac  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776, 

July  9-14.  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting.  See:  Trech,  

Examination  1778,  Oct.  31.  McXughton,  Peter,  Examination  1778,  Xov.  8. 
McPherson,  William,  Examination  1778,  Dec.  26.  Information  sent  to 
George  Washington  1779,  Dec.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  March 
11-13,  March  13,  March  28,  April  5,  April  18,  April  23.  Mersereau,  John  to 
George  Washington  May  6,  May  10.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  May  17.  Mersereau,  John  to  George  Washington  1780,  May 
20.  Secret  Information  sent  to  George  Washington  1780,  May  27.  Mersereau, 
John  to  George  Washington  1780,  May  27.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George 
Washington  1780,  June  1.  McCasky,  Alexander?  to  George  Washington 
1780,  June  1.  Secret  Information  sent  to  George  Washington  1780,  June  4? 
Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  June  24,  June  28-30, 
June  30,  July  16,  July  16-19.  Secret  Information  sent  to  George  Washing 
ton  1780,  July  18.  Mersereau,  John  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  18. 
Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  19.  Littel  D.  to 
George  Washington  1780,  July  21-26,  July  26.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to 
George  Washington  1780,  July,  Aug.  1.  Culper,  Samuel  jr.  to  William 
Floyd  1780,  Aug.  6.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  7.  Secret 
Information  sent  to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  12,  Aug.  13.  Culper, 
Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  16.  Culper,  Samuel  jr.  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  Aug.  17.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Aug.  27,  Sept.  1  and 
5.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Sept.  6.  L.  J.  to  George  Washing 
ton  1780,  Sept.  6.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Sept.  7.  Merse 
reau,  John  to  George  Washington  1780,  Sept.  11.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hen 
dricks  1780,  Sept.  25,  Sept.  26.  Secret  Information  sent  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  Sept.  27?  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780  Oct.  8. 
Tallniadge,  Benjamin  to  George  Washington  1780,  Oct.  11.  Littel  D.  to 
John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  11.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington 
1780,  Oct.  13.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  13,  Oct.  16.  Hen 
dricks,  John  to  George  Washington  1780,  Oct.  17.  A  Stranger  to  Elias 
Dayton  1780,  Oct.  17.  A  Stranger  to  George  Washington  1780,  Oct.  23. 
Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  24.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  Oct.  26.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  26,  Oct.  26-27,  Oct. 
28?  Oct-Xov.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Xov.  5.  Vanderhovern, 
John  to  George  Washington  1780,  Xov.  6.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  Xov.  28.  Projected  attack  on.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Edward 
Hand  1780,  Xov.  Information  respecting.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John 
Bolton  1780,  Dec.  12,  Dec.  24.  Brewster,  Caleb  to  Capt.  "G— d"  1781, 
Jan.  13.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1781,  May  19.  Operations  against. 
See:  Washington,  George,  Estimate  of  troops  necessary  1781,  May  22. 


268  INDEX. 

New  York  City — Continued. 

Attack  upon.  Troops  to  be  used  etc.  1781?  June?  British  forces  at,  Informa 
tion  respecting.  See:  Secret  information  sent  to  George  Washington  1781, 
July  3-7.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1781,  July  7.  S.  G.  to  Rich 
ard  Muirson  1781,  July  8.  S.  G.  to  Benjamin  Tallmadge  1781,  July  15. 
S.  G.  to  John  Bolton  1781,  July  30.  Secret  information  sent  to  George 
Washington  1782,  Feb.  6.  Washington,  George,  Estimate  of  British 
troops  1781?  July-Aug?  Secret  information  sent  to  George  Washington 
1782,  Jan.  8.  Culper,  Samuel  to  Caleb  Brewster  1782,  May  5.  S.  G.  to 
John  Bolton  1782,  May  23.  L.  G.  to  George  Washington  1782,  May  30 
[June  3].  S.  G.  to  John  Bolton  1782,  June  3,  June  28.  Culper,  Samuel 
to  John  Bolton  1782,  July  5.  British  and  foreign  corps  at  New  York  City  and 
its  dependencies.  See:  Tilghman,  Tench  to  George  Washington  1782,  Oct. 
British  Forces  at.  See:  Secret  information  sent  to  George  Washington  1782. 
List  of  guards  in  1872.  Canal.  Description  of  line  of,  1782. 

New  York  and  Charleston.  British  forces  at.  See:  Tilghman,  Tench  to  George 
Washington  1782,  Dec. 

Nichol.     See:  Nicholas,  Nicholl,  Nichols,  and  Nicolls. 

Nicholas,  Noah.  Capt.,  col.  Benjamin  Flower's  artillery  and  artificer  regiment.  See: 
Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  Jan.  Feb.  22. 

Nicholas,  Robert  Carter.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia, 
[Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Nichols,  Francis.  Lt.,  capt.  William  Hendnck's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry. 
See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Nichols,  Robert.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Nicholson,  George.  Private,  7th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  18. 

Nicholson,  James.  Capt.,  Continental  frigate  "  Trumbvll."  See:  Continental  Con 
gress,  Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  14. 

Nicola,  Lewis.  Col.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Extracts  from 
general  orders  1783,  April  3.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See:  Hunt- 
ington,  Jedidiah;  Van  Cortlandt,  Philip  and  Nicola,  Lewis  to  George  Wash 
ington  1783,  May  27. 

Nicoll,  Isaac.  Col. ,  New  York  militia,  commanding  at  Fort  Constitution.  Letter  to, 
See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  April  28,  May  4. 

Nicolls,  Moses.  Col.,  New  Hampshire  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776. 

Nicolson,  John.  "  Late  acting  as  lieutenant-colonel  of.  the  regiment  under  command  of 
Colonel  James  Clinton  in  the  Northern  department."  Memorial  to  George 
Washington  1776,  June  12.  Col.,  4th  New  York  regiment ?  See:  Cupp,  John 
to  George  Washington  1779,  May  16. 

Nigh,  -  — .  Lt.,  Massachusetts  militia.  See:  Jacobs,  John,  Return  to  William 
Heath  1780,  Aug.  12. 

Nightingale,  —  — .     See:  Clarke  &  Nightingale. 

Nix,  Cornelius.  Private,  1st  New  Jersey  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Pardon 
1780,  May  26. 

Nixon,  John.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John,  Proceedings  of  a 
court  of  inquiry  1775,  Sept.  9.  Sullivan,  John  to  George  AVashington 
1775,  Oct.  14.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5;  1779,  Aug.  i\s. 


INDEX.  269 

Nixon,  Thomas.  Col.,  4th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum-  1776. 

Noel,  Casper.  Private,  Prince  Hereditary  regiment,  Hessian  troops.  See:  Durie, 
Thomas,  Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  18. 

Noel,  John  Y.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting 
1795,  July  25. 

Norcross,  Aaron?  Commissary?,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle  for, 
1777,  Dec? 

Norcross,  Aaron  (2d).  Lt.,  capt.  Charles  Craig's  company,  1st  Pennsylvania  regiment. 
Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

"Norfolk."  Prize.     See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  William  Watson     1776,  March  11. 

Norris,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Bryan,  Lord  Fairfax     1799,  Nov.  30. 

Northampton.     Massachusetts.     See :  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Northampton. 

' '  North  Britain. "  Prize.    See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  William  Bartlett    1775,  Nov.  10. 

North  Carolina,  [State]  Troops.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washing 
ton  1778,  Sept.  5.  Field  officers.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Clark,  Thomas  and  others  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  12.  Brigade. 
See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1779,  Aug.  28.  See  also: 
The  Carolinas. 

Norton,  John?  Hatley?  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Norton,  Thomas.  Lt.,  2d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Norwood,  Edward.  Capt.,  4th  Maryland  regiment.  See :  Washington,  George, 
General  orders  1778,  June  11. 

Nudd,  Samuel.  Private,  capt.  Richard  Shortridge's  company  2d  New  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Nutter,  John.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Gates,  Elijah  Private,  capt.  Benjamin  TitcomUs  company,  2d  New  Hampshire  regiment. 
See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

O'Daniel,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

O'Flin,  —     — .     Captain.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1798,  April  15. 

Ogagiisagighte.  Chief,  Cognavaga  Indians.  See:  Indians,  Cognawaga  Nation, 
Talk  with  George  Washington  1776,  Jan.  31. 

Ogden,  Matthias.  Col.,  1st  New  Jersey  regiment.  See:  Vanderhovern,  John  to  George 
Washington  1780,  Nov.  6.  See:  New  York  City,  List  of  guards  in  1782 

O'Hara,  Charles.  Col. ,  British  army  and  maj.  gen.,  Hessian  troops.  See:  South  Caro 
lina,  [State]  British  Forces  in,  1781,  Aug.  10. 

Ohio,  [Territory]  Sandusky,  Indian  Conference.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Charles 
Thomson  1793,  Jan.  31. 

Oldham,  James.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Olife,  -  — .  Capt.,  trading  vessel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Neil  Jameison 
1771,  June  4. 

Oliver,  Joseph.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Olney,  Stephen.     Capt. ,  1st  Rhode  Island  regiment.     See:  Hand,  Edward,    Return  to> 
George  Washington     1781,  Oct. 


270  INDEX. 

Oneal,  Charles.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Orange  County,     New  York.     See :  New  York,  [Colony]  Orange  County. 
D'Orillac,  —     — .     Le  Chevalier  and  others.     Letter  to  George  Washington     1776, 
Aug.  6. 

Osborn,  Edward.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Ostlew,  George.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Otis,  James.  Col.  and  president  of  Council  of  Massachusetts.  Letter  to,  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  1775,  Aug.  7,  Aug.  17,  Aug.  29.  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct. 
24?  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  Committee  of  Massachusetts  Council  1775, 
Nov.  4.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Dec.  10. 

Owens,  John  J.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Paca,  William.  Governor  of  Maryland.  See:  Maryland,  [State]  Annapolis,  Account 
of  arrival  and  entertainment  of  George  Washington  1783,  Dec.  26. 

Page,  Aaron.  Private,  capt.  Winthrop  Rowe's  company,  3d  New-  Hampshire  regiment. 
See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Page,  John.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Sir  Philip  Rootes     1799,  Jan.  5. 

Page,  John  jr.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Pain,  Benjamin.     See:  Payne. 

Paine,  Robert  Treat.     Member  of  Massachusetts  Council.     See:   Heath,  William  to 

George  Washington     1780,  Aug.  13. 
Paine.     See  also:  Payne. 

Painter,  Edward.  Private,  capt.  Walter  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Palfrey,  William.  Agent  for  Continental  armed  vessels.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison, 
Robert  Hanson  1775,  Dec.  4. 

Palfrey,  William  Li.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.  Letter  to  Jacob  Bayley 
1776,  March  7.  Paymaster-general,  Continental  army.  Unsigned  order  to. 
See:  Cook,  Robert,  Payroll  of  officers  1776,  Oct. 

Palmer,  Henry.  Master  of  sloop  "  Liberty" .  See:  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George  Washing 
ton  1776,  June  29. 

Parish,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Clement  Biddle     1799,  Jan.  20. 

Parke,  John.  Lt.,  1st  Rhode  Island  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Aug.  22. 

Parke,  John.  Lt.  col.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Parke,  Theophilus.  Lt.,  col.  Benjamin  Flower's  artillery  and  artificer  regiment.  Peti 
tion  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15.  Capt.,  Flower's  regiment.  See:  Flower, 
Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  Feb.  22. 

Parke.     See  also:  Parks. 

Parker,  David.     Letter  to,     See:  Moylan,  Stephen     1775,  Nov.  4. 

Parker,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Parker,  Jonathan.  Lt.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 


INDEX.  271 

Parker,  Richard.     See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association     1763,  June  3. 

Parkinson,  Richard.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797,  Nov.  28.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  James  Anderson  1798,  Nov.  1. 

Parks,  Andrew.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1796,  April  7. 

Parka,  Elisha.  Selectman  of  Weztfield,  Massachusetts.  Certificate  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Bundy,  Peter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  13. 

Parks,  Frederick.  Private,  commander-in-chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander-in-chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Parks,  John.  Private,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Parks.     See:  Parke. 

Parr,  James.  Lt.,  cap!.  John  Lowden's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand, 
Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Parrott,  Daniel.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Bullitt's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Parsons,  Charles.  Capt.,  1st  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Parsons,  Samuel  Holtlen  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander 
to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5;  1779,  Aug.  28.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental 
army.  See:  Washington,  George,  After  orders  1781,  July  1. 

Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  others.  Officers  of  3d  brigade,  Continental  army.  Ad 
dress  to  George  Washington  1776,  June  29. 

Parsons,  Stephen.  Private,  capt.  Ellsha  Woodbury's  company,  1st  Neiv  Hampshire 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Paterson,  James  Private,  capt.  Henry  Miller's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battal 
ion.  See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Paterson,  James.  Co?.,  63d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John 
Boltoii  1780,  Aug.  16. 

Paterson,  John.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Heath,  William  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Nov.  25.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch, 
William  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-6.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental 
army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec.  10?  Lee, 
Charles  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  2.  Scammell,  Alexander  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5;  1779,  Aug.  28. 

Patten,  John.     See:  Patton. 

Patterson,  —  — .  Captain.  See:  Cheever,  Ezekiel  to  George  Washington  1776, 
Jan.  30. 

Patterson,  Samuel.  Brig,  gen.,  Delaware  militia.  See:  Pickering,  Timothy  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Jan.  10.  Lee,  Charles,  Opinion  of  board  of 
officers  1778,  June  2.  Col.,  Continental  army  and  brig,  gen.,  militia.  See: 
Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from  Edward 
Hand  1779,  May-June?  Cox,  James?  and  Patterson,  Samuel,  Answers  to 
nineteen  questions  propounded  by  George  Washington  1779,  May-June? 
Washington,  George,  Sixteen  questions  propounded  to  James  Cox  and 
Samuel  Patterson  1779,  May-June? 

Patterson.     See:  Paterson. 


272  INDEX. 

Patton,  John.  "Late"  Col.,  one  of  the  additional  Continental  regiments.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  General  orders  1778,  June  11.  Heard,  John,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18.  Col.,  2d  North  Carolina  regiment. 
Letter  to  George  Washington.  See:  Clark,  Thomas  and  others  to  George 
Washington  1778,  June  12. 

Patton,  John.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  Re 
turn  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Patton,  Robert.  Lt.,  10th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Sept.  15. 

Pau,  William.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George,  Re 
turn  of  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Pauling,  Henry.     See:  Pawling. 

Pawling,  Albert.  Col.,  New  York  levies.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum 
1776. 

Pawling,  Henry.  Lt.,  capt.  John  Belknap's  company,  2nd  New  York  regiment.  See: 
Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29. 

Payne,  Benjamin.  Member  of  Hartford  Committee  of  Safety.  See:  French,  Christo 
pher  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  18. 

Payne,  Edward.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Payne,  Joseph.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Payne,  Sanford  L?     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Payne,  William?  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763, 
Feb.  14. 

Payne,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Payson,  Edward.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer, 
Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Peachy,  William.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Pearce,  William.  Manager.  See:  Washington,  George  to  George?  Minor  1794, 
April  13.  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6.  Washington, 
George  to  Lund  Washington  1794,  Nov.  19.  Washington,  George  to  Robert 
Lewis  1796,  March  10.  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  Nov.  16. 
Washington,  George  to  Fosters  &  May  1798,  May  7. 

"Pearl."  British  man-of-war.  See:  Mersereau,  John  to  George  Washington  1780, 
May  20.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  Oct.  13. 

Pearson,  Simon.  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763,  Feb.  14.  See:  Vir 
ginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Peave,  Benjamin.  Private,  capt.  Addison  Richardson's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Oct.  14. 

Pell,  Samuel  Tread  well.  Capt.,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Pemberton,  Robert.  Lt.,  col.  David  Forman's  additional  Continental  regiment.  See: 
Forman,  David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 

Pendergrass,  Derby.  Iron  merchant.  See:  Ballendine,  John  to  George  Washing 
ton  1760,  Jan.  24. 


INDEX.  273 

Pendleton,  Edmund.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia, 
[Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Washington,  George  to 
Albin  Rawlins  1798,  Feb.  12. 

Pendleton,  James.  Private,  It.  col.  John  Graves  Simcoe's  Queen's  rangers.  See: 
Heard,  John,  Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Penington,  Thomas.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June 
22 

Pennsylvania,  [Province.]  Committee  of  Safety.  Letter  to  George  Washington 
1775,  Aug.  17.  Troops.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14.  3d  battalion  of  riflemen.  See: 
Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23.  1st,  2d  and  3d  battal 
ions.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776.  [State]  Troops.  2d 
brigade.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5. 
Officers  of  the  line.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John 
and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept,  15.  ^d  brigade.  See: 
Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1779,  Aug.  28.  1st  brigade. 
See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1779,  Oct.  18.  10th  reg 
iment.  See:  Washington,  George  to  different  corps  commanders  1780,  Jan. 
22.  See:  Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  Jan., 
Feb.  22.  1st  brigade.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander,  Return  to  George  Wash 
ington  1780,  June  20.  2d  brigade.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1780,  June  20.  [Province]  Philadelphia.  Council  of 
Colonial  Governors  at.  See:  Loudoun,  John  Campbell,  Earl,  Minutes 
taken  at  a  meeting  of  Governors  1757,  March  15.  Philadelphia,  Committee 
of  Safety.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Aug.  24.  Philadel 
phia.  British  Forces  at.  See:  Philadelphia. 

Pennsylvania  Canal  Company.  See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Jameson  1795, 
Feb.  15. 

Pennsylvania,  (The)  Packet  or  the  General  Advertiser.  Washington's  copy, 
1775,  July  31,  containing  list  of  killed  and  wounded  at  Bunker  Hill. 

Perkins,  Nathaniel.  Private,  capt.  Jonathan  Wentworth's  company,  2d  New  Hampshire 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Perkley,  Jacob.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 

Perry,  David.  Lt.,  8th  company,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Sept,  6? 

Perry,  Franklin.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Perry,  James.  Ex-capt.,  28th  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sargent,  Paul  Dudley 
and  Austin,  Jonathan  Williams  to  George  Washington  1776,  Aug? 

Perry,  Joseph.  Lt.,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  Whit- 
comb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Perry,  Thomas.  Boatswain's  mate,  armed  galley  "Lady  Washington."  See:  Cook, 
Robert,  Payroll  of  officers  1776,  Sept. 

Perry,  William.  Private,  capt.  Elisha  Woodbitry's  company,  1st  New  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Perry,  —  — .  See:  Washington,  George  to  Daniel  of  St.  Thomas  Jenifer  1797, 
May  [June?]  7. 

"Perseus."  British  man-of-war  at  New  York,  Capt.  George  Keith  Elphingston.  See: 
New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec. 

19108—01 18 


274  INDEX. 

Peter,  Thomas.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1794,  Aug.  31.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Gustavus  Scott  1797,  June  19.  Washington,  George  to 
Samuel  Davidson  1798,  March  2.  Washington,  George  to  George  Wash 
ington  Lafayette  1798,  Dec.  25.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799, 
May  5. 

Peter,  Walter.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Peters,  Daniel.  Private,  capt.  Oliver  Capr on' s  company,  col.  Ephraim  Doolittle' s  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Peters,  Thomas?     Col.,  British  army.     See:  Canada,  Intelligence     1780?  Jan? 

Peters,  —     — .     See:  New  York-City,  Description  of  canal     1782. 

Petit,  Charles.     See:  Pettit. 

Pettibone,  Abel.  Capt.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 

Pettibone,  Jonathan.  Ensign,  2d  Connecticut,  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph 
Spencer.  See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance 
of  officers  1775,  July  26? 

Pettig-ell,  Joseph.  See:  Baker,  John,  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Sept.  14. 

Pettit,  Charles.  Asst.  quartermaster  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Tilghman,  Tench, 
Draft  of  information  and  questions  for  a  council  of  war  1778,  Oct.  16. 

Pettus,  Thomas.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Peug-h,  Samuel.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1 758,  Sept.  14. 

Peyton,  Francis.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Philadelphia,  British  Forces  at.  Secret  Information  sent  to  George  Washington 
1777,  Nov.  17.  See:  Pennsylvania,  [Province]  Philadelphia. 

Philips,  John.  Sergt.,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Phillips,  Joseph.  Col.,  1st  regiment,  Hunterdon  county,  New  Jersey,  militia.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1 780,  June. 

Phinney,  Edmund.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
James  Warren  1775,  July  23.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775, 
Nov.  6.  Col.,  9th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Varnum,  James  Mitchell  to 
George  Washington  1776,  May  10.  Heath,  William  to  George  Washington 
1775,  Nov.  25. 

Pickard,  John.  Private,  Capt.  Thomas  Mighitt's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Pickard,  Jonathan.  Private,  Capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's 
Massachusetts  Regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer, 
Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Pickering,  John.  Chairman  of  Committee  of  Safety  of  Salem.  Letter  to,  See: 
Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  8. 


INDEX.  275 

Pickering1,  Timothy  jr.  Col.  and  chairman  of  Committee  of  Safety  of  Salem?  Letter 
to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  6.  Washington,  George  1776,  Feb.  1. 
Col.  and  adjutant  general,  Continental  army.  Return  to  George  Washington 
1 778,  Jan.  10.  Col.  and  quartermaster  general,  Continental  army.  Letter  to 
George  Washington  1782,  Oct.  15.  Report  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Steuben,  Frederick  William;  Knox,  Henry;  Hand,  Edward  and  Pickering, 
Timothy,  Report  to  George  Washington  1783,  June  25.  Secretary  of  Slate 
of  the  United  States.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  Feb.  15. 
Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799,  Feb.  10,  Feb.  15,  March  20.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  J.  F.  Ramnitz  1799,  March  20.  Scott,  Gustavus; 
Thornton,  William  and  White,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1799, 
Sept,  2. 

Pierce,  John.  Paymaster-general,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
William  Woodford  1778,  Sept.  19. 

Pierce.     See:  Pearce. 

Pierpont,  —     — .     See:  Reed,  Joseph  to  Samuel  West     1775,  Oct.  17. 

Pierre,  —     — .     Colonel.     See:  Ray,  —      —  to  Washington     1782,  April  27. 

Pigot,  Hugh.  Vice-admiral,  British  nary.  See:  Mullen,  Daniel  and  others,  Exami 
nation  1782,  Nov.  25. 

Pike,  Thomas.  Sergt.,  capt.  Thomas  MighUl's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Pinckney,  Charles  Cotesworth.  Maj.  gen.,  United  States  army.  See:  Washington 
George  to  John  Marshall  1798,  Dec.  30.  Washington,  George  to  William 
Washington  1799,  March  31.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799, 
March  31 ,  June  5. 

Pinckney,  Thomas.  Minister  plenipotentiary  of  United  States  to  Great  Britain.  Letter 
to,  See:  Washington,  George  1793,  Sept.  1.  Member  of  Congress  from  South 
Carolina.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Charles  Cotesworth  Pinckney  1799, 
March  31.  Washington,  George  to  William  Washington  1799,  March  31. 

Pinkney,  Robert.     Account  against  John  Parke  Custis     1771,  Nov. -Dec. 

Pinkstone,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Pinkstone,  William.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Pintard,  John  M.     Letter  to,     See:  Dandridge,  Bartholomew     1795,  April  14. 

Piper,  Harry.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Pitts,  John.  Member,  Committee  of  Supplies,  Massachusetts  colony.  Estimate  sent  to 
George  Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Committee  of  Supplies 
to  George  Washington  1775. 

Plase,  Ebenezer.  Private,  capt  .Samuel  McCobb's  company,  col.  John  Nixon's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Plymouth,     Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Plymouth. 

Pollard,  Benjamin.  Lt.,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  See: 
Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's 
artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  A  return  of  artificer  regi 
ment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Poison,  John.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Din- 
widdie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Pond,  Oliver.  Capt.,  col.  Joseph  Read' s  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Langdon,  Sam 
uel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  28. 


276  INDEX. 

Pool,  —  — .  British  secret  agent  in  New  York.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George- 
Washington  1780,  Aug.  1.  A  Stranger  to  Elias  Dayton  1780,  Oct.  17. 

Poor,  Enoch.  Col.,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John,  Proceed 
ings  of  a  court  of  inquiry  1775,  Sept.  9.  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Oct.  14,  Oct?,  Nov.  29.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See: 
Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington  1778,  Jan.  10.  Lee,  Charles  to 
George  Washington  1778,  June  2.  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Wash 
ington  1778,  Sept.  5.  Washington,  George,  Return  of  troops  1779,  Aug?' 
See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Woodford  1779,  Nov.  25. 

Porter,  Elisha.  Member,  Committee  of  Supplies,  Massachusetts  colony.  Estimate  sent  to- 
George  Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Committee  of  Supplies- 
to  George  Washington  1775. 

Porter,  William.  See:  Mercer,  George  and  others,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Wash 
ington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Portland,  Maine.     See:  Massachusetts,  [Maine]  Falmouth. 

Portsmouth,  New  Hampshire.     See:  New  Hampshire,  Portsmouth. 

Posey,  Hanson.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Post,  Anthony.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Post,  John.  Commissary?,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle  for, 
1777,  Dec? 

Poston,  Elias.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Poston,  Elijah.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Poston,  Francis.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Potter,    James.     Brig,    gen.,  Pennsylvania  militia.     See:  Fitzgerald,  John  to  John 
Sullivan     1777,  July? 

Potomac  Navigation  Company.  See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Fitzgerald 
1793,  Aug.  11.  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  March  13.  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Gustavus  Scott  1798,  Jan.  8. 

Powall,  Levin?  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  John  W.  Bronaugh  1796,. 
Nov.  13. 

Powell,  Elisha.     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Powell,  William.  Private,  2d  Rhode  Island  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,. 
General  orders  1778,  June  11. 

Poythress,  Peter.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Pray,  John.  Capt.,  1st  Massachusetts  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1782, 
June  17. 

Prentice,  Samuel.  Major,  10th  Continental  infantry.  Address  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Parsons,  Samuel  Holdenand  others  to  George  Washington  1776, 
June  29. 

Prentis,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Prescott,  Elisha.  Private,  capt.  Winthrop  Howe's  company,  3d  Xen'  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Prescott,  James.  Member,  Committee  of  Supplies,  MassacJtusetts  colony.  Estimate  sent 
to  George  Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Committee  of  Supplies- 
to  George  Washington  1775. 


INDEX.  277 

Prescott,  William.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Heath,  William,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  25.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  Letter  to 
George  "Washington  1775,  Dee.  9.  Col.,  7th  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Prescutt,  Elisha.     See:  Prescott. 

' '  Preston."  British  flag-ship  in  Boston  Harbor.  Suggestions  by  a  secretagent  regard 
ing  seizure  of,  1775,  Oct.  28.  Plan  of  attack  on.  See:  Boston  Harbor,  Brit 
ish  ships  in,  1775,  Oct.  28. 

Prew,  Charles.  See:  Reed,  Joseph  to  the  Committee  of  Safety  of  Massachusetts 
1775,  July  17.' 

Price,  Leonard.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dimviddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Price,  Sir  Uvedale.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1799,  Feb.  5. 

Pride,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Prince,  Asa.  Capt.,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John 
to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Prisoners,  British.  Examination  of.  See:  Bissett,  James  1777,  April  16.  Driver, 
Joseph  1777,  April  16.  McPherson,  William  1778,  Dec.  26.  Allen,  John 
1780,  June  16.  Lasick,  Ludwig  1780,  June  16. 

Pritchett,  Griffes.  Deserter  from  H.  M.  S.  "Lyon."  Intelligence  obtained  from. 
See:  Mullen,  Daniel  and  others,  Examination  1782,  Nov.  25. 

Proctor,  Thomas.  Col.,  4th  Continental  artillery.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Pugh,  Jonathan.  Lt.,  Invalid  regiment.  See:  Knox,  Henry,  Report  of  board  of 
inspection  1783,  June  10. 

Purdie,  Alexander  &  Dixon,  John.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association 
1770,  June  22. 

Purdie,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Pusignan  de,  —  — .  Captain.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau 
1785,  Sept,  7. 

Putnam,  Enoch.  Capt.,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan, 
John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Putnam,  Israel.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775, 
July  13.  See:  Reed,  Joseph  to  Massachusetts  Committee  of  Supplies  1775, 
July  16?  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer.  See:  Connecticut,  [Colony] 
Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers  1775,  July  26?  See:  Reed, 
Joseph  to  Thomas?  Wharton  1775,  Sept.  3.  Perry,  David,  Petition  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  6?  Greene,  Nathanael,  Plan  of  attack  on 
Brunswick  1777,  April. 

Putnam,  Israel.  Private,  Capt.  Asa  Prince's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Putnam,  Israel,  jr.  Major  and  aid  de  camp  to  maj.  gen.  Israel  Putnam.  See:  Storrs, 
Experience  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  11.  See:  Foster,  Isaac,  Cer 
tificate  1775,  Nov.  12. 

Putnam,  Rufus.  Lt.  col.,  col.  Dav id  Brewer's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Endorsement 
of  petition.  See:  Bundy,  Peter,  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct. 
13.  Table  of  distances  from  Gridley's  Point,  etc.  1775,  Nov.  14.  Table  of 
distances  from  Leachmore's  Barn,  etc.  1775,  Nov.  16.  Lt.  col.,  22d  Conti 
nental  infantry.  A  description  of  "  Narra  Gansett "  bay  1776,  Jan.  7.  See: 
Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  to  Henry  Babcock  1776,  March  4.  Brig,  gen., 
Continental  army.  See:  Walker,  Benjamin  to  Horatio  Gates  1783,  Feb.  16. 
Washington,  George  to  James  H.  Craig  1796,  Feb.  13.  Lettert  to,  See: 
Washington,  George  1796,  Feb.  13. 


278  INDEX. 

Pynchon,  William  jr.  Lawyer,  Springfield,  Massachusetts.  Letter  to,  See:  Massa 
chusetts,  [Colony]  Springfield,  Committee  of  Correspondence  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  2. 

Quehan,  Paul.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Rahl's  Regiment.  See:  German  Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George 
Washington  1780-1. 

"Rainbow."     British  man-of-war  at  New  York;  Capt.  H.  Trollopef    See:  New  York. 

British  Forces  at,     Information  respecting,     1779,  Dec;  1780,  July  18.     Littel 

D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Sept.  25.     A  Stranger   to   George  Washington 

1780,  Oct.  23. 
"  Raisonable."     British  man-of-war  at  New   York,  capt.  Lord  Hervey?    See:  New 

York,  British  Forces  at,     Information  respecting,     1779,  Dec. 
Ramnitz,  J.  F.     Druggist  near  Berlin.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1799, 

March  20. 

Ramsay,  Patrick.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ramsay,  William.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763, 
Feb.  14.  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Adam, 
Robert  and  Carlyle  &  Dalton  to  George  Washington  and  John  West  1774? 
May  16. 

Ramsey,  Nathaniel.  Li.  col.,  3d  Maryland  regiment.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John 
Bolton  1780,  Feb.  27,  March  11-13.  Washington,  George  to  Gustavus 
Scott  1797,  June  24. 

Randall,  John.  Capt.,  1st  Rhode  Island  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington 
1775,  Aug.  22. 

Randolph,  Edmund.  Aid  de  camp  to  Washington.  Letter  to  Committee  of  Arundel, 
Massachusetts  1775,  Oct.  30.  Letter  to  Ephraim  Bowen,  jr.  1775,  Oct.  31. 
Secretary  of  State,  United  States.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear 
1794,  May  6.  Washington,  George  to  Lund  Washington  1794,  Nov.  19. 

Randolph,  Peyton.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22,  Delegate  from  Virginia  to  First  Conti 
nental  Congress.  See:  Harrison,  Benjamin;  Randolph,  Peyton  and  Bland, 
Richard,  Authorization  to  George  Washington  1774,  Oct.  24. 

Randolph,  Richard.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Randolph,  Thomas  Mann.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia, 
[Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Rankin,  —     — .     Captain.     See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Oct.  24. 

Rankine,  Alexander.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Bullitt's  company,  1st.  Virginia  regiment 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Ratchford,  Hugh.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 

Ratliff,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Raul,     See:  Rahl. 

Rawdon,  Francis,  Lord.  Lt.col.  commanding  the  "Irish  Volunteers".  See:  McPher- 
son,  William,  Examination  1778,  Dec.  26.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  April  5.  Li.  col.  commanding  "British  Forces  in  tlie  Carolinas."  See: 
New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1781,  July  3-7. 
Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  Jan.  14,  Feb.  21. 


INDEX.  279 

Rawlins,  Albin.  Letter  to,  See:  "Washington,  George  1798,  Jan.  31,  Feb.  12.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  James  Anderson  1798,  June  11. 

Rawlins,  John.  Private,  dipt.  Benjamin  Shortridge's  company,  2d  Sew  Hampshire 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Ray,  -  — .  Secret  agent  in  Canada?  Information  sent  to  George  Washington 
1782,  April  27. 

Read,  Isaac.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Arti 
cles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Read,  Joseph.     Col.,  20th  Massachusetts  regiment.      See:    Southworth,  Jedidiah  to\ 
George  Washington     1775,  Sept.  29.     White,  Nehemiah  to  George  Wash 
ington     1775,  Oct.    20.     Langdon,    Samuel  to   George   Washington     1 775, 
Oct.  28. 

Read,  Joseph  and  Bailey,  John.  Colonels,  13th  and  23d  Continenkd  infantry  resper- 
tirelij.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  2. 

Redman,  —  — .  Capt.,  col.  John  Patton's  additional  Continental  regiment.  See: 
Washington,  George,  General  orders  1778,  June  11. 

Reed,  Abraham.  Capt.,  1st  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  Geor^fe 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Reed,  James.  Co/.,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John,  Proceedings 
of  a  court  of  inquiry  1775,  Sept.  9.  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington 

1775,  Oct.    14.     Col.,  2d    Continental   infantry.     See:    Washington,    George, 
Memorandum     1776. 

Reed,  Joseph.  Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.  Letters  written  by 
Reed  under  Washington's  authority  will  be  found  in  the  first  division  of  this 
calendar  in  chronological  arrangement. 

Reed,  Joseph.  Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washhtgton.  List  of  armed  vessels 
forwarded  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct  29.  President,  Supreme  Kn'cn- 
tire  Council  of  Pennsylvania.  See:  Stewart,  Charles,  Answers  to  questions 
propounded  by  George  Washington  1779,  May-June? 

Reed,  Richard.     A  return  of  corn,  oats,  etc.     1776,  April  3. 

Reed,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Francis  Deakins     1799,  June  16. 

Reed  &  Ford,  Bankers.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797,  March  31. 
See:  Washington,  George  to  Gustavus  Scott  1797,  June  12,  June  19,  June  24. 

Reed.     See:  Read  and  Reid. 

Reese,  John.     Capt.,  2d  Pennsylvania  regiment.     See:  Foster,  Isaac  to  John  Morgan 

1776,  June  29. 

Reeves,  Richard.     Prisoner,  43d  regiment,  British  army.     Examination.     See:  Allen, 

John  and  others,  Examination     1780,  June  16. 
Regnier,  Pierre.     See:  Roussi,  Pierre  Regnier  de. 
Reid,  George.    Lt.  col.,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.    See:  Washington,  George,    After 

orders     1781,  July  1. 
Reid,  James  Randolph.     Major,  2d  Canadian  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Extracts  from  general  orders     1783,  April  3.     Huntington,  Jedidiah;  Van 

Cortlandt,  Philip  and  Nicola,  Lewis  to  George  Washington     1783,  May  27. 

Heath,  William  to  George  Washington     1783,  June  24.    Washington,  George 

to  general  officers     1783,  June  24. 

Reid,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Reiley,   John.     Capt.,  Invalid  regiment.     See:  Knox,   Henry,     Report  of  board  of 

inspection     1783,  June  10. 
Reiley.     See:  Riley. 


280  INDEX. 

"Renown."  British  man-of-war  at  Neic  York,  capt.  J.  Henri/.  See:  New  York, 
British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec.  Amicus  Reipublicae 
to  George  Washington  1780,  June  24-28-30.  New  York,  British  Forces 
at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  July  18.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks 
1780,  Sept,  25,  Oct.  13. 

Reynell,  Thomas.  Lt.,  62d  regiment,  British  arm;/.  See:  Heard,  John  to  George 
Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Reynolds,  Thomas.  Col.,  2d  regiment,  Burlington  count*/,  Xet/'  Jersey,  miJititt.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Reynolds,  William.  Lt.,  capt.  David  Jamison's  company,  3d  battalion,  Pennsylvania 
trcops.  See:  Washington  George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne, 
Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Rhan,  —  — .  Ensign,  60th  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Rhoades,  Jacob.  Master  of  carpenters,  Continental  army.  A  return  to  George  Wash 
ington  1776,  March  2. 

Rhode  Island,  [Colony]  Narragansett  Bay,  Description  of.  See:  Putnam,  Rums 
to  George  Washington  1776,  Jan.  7. 

Rhor,  —     — .     See:  Rhan. 

Richard,  Henry.     Deposition     1782,  July  7. 

Richards,  Humphry  Hopson.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  MighilVs  company,  Col.  Samuel 
Gerrish's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Sawyer,  Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Richards,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Richards,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]    Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Richardson,  Addison.  Capt.,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See: 
Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Richardson,  William.  Col.,  4th  Maryland  battalion  of  flying  camp.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Richardson,  —  — .  Captain.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rocham- 
beau  1782,  Feb.  23. 

"Richmond."  British  frigate,  capt.  C.  Hudson.  See:  Littel  D.  to  George  Washing 
ton  1780,  July  23. 

Richmond,  David.  Lt.,  capt.  John  Field's  company,  2d  Rhode  Mand  regiment.  See: 
Hitchcock,  Daniel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct? 

Richmond,  —  — .  Military  store-keeper.  See:  Lowry,  Stephen  and  Wharton,  Car 
penter,  Return  of  provisions  1776,  Nov.  29. 

Riddell,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Rider,  William.     See:  Ryder. 

Riley,  —  — .  Lt.,  Maryland  provincial  troops.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of 
officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's 
reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Rind,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ritchie,  Archibald.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Ritchie,  Matthew.  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Presley  Neville  1796, 
April  16.  Washington,  George  to  Oliver  Wolcott  1797,  May  7.  Washing 
ton,  George  to  Alexander  Addison  1799,  March  4. 

Ritzema,  Rudolphus.  Col.,  3rd  New  York  regiment.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1776,  July  14.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 


INDEX.  281 

Ritzema,  Rudolphus  and  Weissenfel,  Frederick.  Col.  and  It.  col.  respectively,  3d 
New  York  regiment.  Recommendation  to  George  Washington  1776,  Aug.  12. 

Rivington,  James.  Printer.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  AVashington  1780, 
June  1.  S.  G.  to  Benjamin  Tallmadge  1781,  July  15. 

Roane,  William.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  A'irginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Robb,  James.     See:  Arirginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Roberson,  John.  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  AATashington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Roberts,  Humphrey.  See:  ATirginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Roberts,  AVilliam.     Miller.     Letter  to,     See:  AVashington,  George     1799,  June  17. 

Robertson,  James.  Maj.  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks 
1780,  Sept.  25,  Oct.  13.  Lt.  gen.,  British  army.  Letter  to,  See:  AVashington, 
George  1782,  May  4. 

Robertson,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Robertson,  Jonathan.  Blacksmith.  See:  Bland,  Theodorick  to  George  AVashing 
ton  1777,  Dec.  11? 

Robinson,  Archibald.  Lt..  62d  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  AVashington, 
George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on 
Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Robinson,  Elijah.  Capt-lt,.  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph 
Spencer.  See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remon 
strance  of  officers  1775,  July  26? 

Robinson,  James.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  A'irginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Robinson,  James  and  Company,  of  Yorktoicn,  Virr/inia.  See:  Steuben,  Frederick 
AVilliam;  Knox,  Henry;  Hand,  Edward  and  Pickering,  Timothy,  Report 
to  George  AVashington  1783,  June  25. 

Robinson,  John.     See:  AVashington,  George  to  William  B.  Harrison     1799,  April  10. 

Robinson,  William.     See:  A'irginia,  [Colony]    Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

"Robust."  British  man-of-war  at  Xew  York,  capt.  Phillips  Cosby.  See:  New  York, 
British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec.  22;  1780,  July  18. 

Rocatelle,  Floberque  de  la.  Late  engineer  in  chief ,  Chevalier  of  the  royal  military  order 
of  St.  Louis.  Memorial  to  George  Washington  1777,  Aug.  5.  Letter  to 
George  AVashington  1777,  Aug.  5. 

Rochambeau,  Donatien  Marie  Joseph  de  \Timeure,  Viscount  de.  Col.  and  asst.  adj. 
gen.,  French  forces  in  America.  See:  AATashington,  George  to  Count  de  Ro 
chambeau  1782,  Nov.  1. 

Rochambeau,  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de  Vimeure,  Count  de.  Lt.  gen.  and  com 
mander  in  chief,  French  army  in  America.  See:  Heath,  AVilliam  to  George 
AVashington  1780,  Aug.  13.  Report  to  George  Washington  of  sick  and 
wounded  in  hospital  at  Newport  1781,  March  7.  Return  to  George  AVash 
ington  1781,  Oct.  2,  Oct.  15.  See:  Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders 
1781, Oct.  20.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1782,  Jan.  14,  Jan.  16, 
Feb.  9,  Feb.  12,  Feb.  21,  Feb.  23,  March  19,  April  23,  May  5,  June  24,  Aug.  4, 
Aug.  11,  Aug.  16,  Sept,  29,  Nov.  3,  Nov.  12,  Nov.  25,  Dec.  14,  Dec.  29;  1783, 
May  10,  Oct.  15,  Oct.  29,  Nov.  1.  Governor  of  Picardy  and  Artois.  Letter  to, 
See:  Washington,  George  1784,  May  15,  May  16,  May  17,  Aug.  20,  Nov.  25; 
1785,  Sept.  7,  Dec.  1;  1786,  July  31;  1788,  May  28,  Nov.  27;  1790,  April  26. 


282  INDEX. 

Rochefontaine,  Bechet  de.  Capt,  of  engineers,  Continental  army.  Report  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Tupper,  Benjamin;  Rochfontaine,  Bechet  de  and  Nelson, 

•    to  George  Washington     1783,  Jan? 

Rodney,  George  Brydges.  Vice-admiral  and  commander-in-chief,  British  nary  !»  the 
West  Indies.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  17SO,  July 
26-31?  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Sept,  25,  Sept.  26,  Oct.  13.  Ami 
cus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  Oct.  13.  Littel  I),  to  John 
Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  28?  Oct-Nov.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Boltou  1780, 
Dec.  24. 

Roe,  Alexander.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Roe,  Austin.  Secret  agent.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  March  11-13. 
Culper,  Samuel  jr.  to  William  Floyed  1780,  Aug.  6. 

Roe,  Jesse.  Late  capt.,coL  Benjamin  Flower's  artillery  and  artificer  regiment.  See: 
Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  Jan.,  Feb.  22. 

Roe,   Robert.      Lt.,  6th  infantry,   British   army.      See:    S.   G.  to  Richard  Muirson. 

1781,  July  8. 
Roe.     See:  Rowe. 
"Roebuck."     British  man-of.war  at  New   York,  capt.  Sir  Andrew  Hammond.     See: 

New  York,  British  Forces  at,     Information  respecting,     1779,  Dec. 

Rogers,  Abijah.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Rogers,  Robert.  Col.,  "  Queens  Rangers."  See:  Ray,  —  -  to  George  Washing 
ton  1782,  April  27. 

Rogers,  William.     See:  Virginia.  [Colony]     Articles  of  association.     1770,,June  22. 

Rogers,  William.  Private,  82d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Re 
turn  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Ronirodt,  Carl  von.  Co/.,  Mirbach  Hessian  regiment.  See  German  Troops  in  America, 
List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

"Romulus."  British  man-of-war  at  New  York,  capt.  G.  Gayton.  See:  New  York, 
British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec;  1780,  July  18. 

Rooney,  John.  Commissary/1,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle  for, 
1777,  Dec? 

Roorbach,  Garret.  Barrack-master  far  New  York  city.  Memorial  to  George  Wash 
ington  1776,  June  17. 

Rootes,  John.  Captain.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Sir  Philip  Rootes  1799, 
Jan.  5. 

Rootes,  Sir  Philip.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1799,  Jan.  5. 

Roseboom,  Barnaby.  Master,  sloop  ' '  Moitawk. "  See:  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George 
Washington  1776,  May  25. 

Rosekrance.     See  Rosekrans. 

Rosekrans,  Jacobus.  Capt.,  ,5th  Xew  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Rosekrans,  James.  Capt.,  2d  Neu:  York  regiment  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1776,  April  23-29.  Clinton,  James,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1776,  June  19. 

Ross,  David.  Private?,  capt.,  Thomas  Williams's  company,  col.  John  Paterson's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment  or  capt.  Jonas  Hal/bard's  company,  col.  Jonathan  Ward's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch, 
William  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-76. 


INDEX.  283 

Ross,  David.  See:  Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders  1781,  Oct.  25. 
Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochainbeau  1782,  Feb.  12.  Washing 
ton,  George,  Memorandum  of  points  to  be  considered  in  the  capitulation 
at  Yorktown  1781,  Oct. 

Ross,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22 

Ross,  H .     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Ross,  James,  ('apt.,  2d  Pennsylvania,  rifle  battalion.  See:  Thompson,  William, 
Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23.  Capt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Ross,  James.  United  States  Senator  from  Pennsylvania,.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1794,  June  16,  Aug.  1,  Sept.  13;  1795,  July  15.  Washington,  George 
to  Oliver  Wolcott  1797,  May  7. 

Rouerie,  Charles  Armand  Turin,     Marquis  de  la.     See:  Turin. 

Roussi,  Pierre  Regnier  de.  Lt.  col.,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Row,  Robert.     See:  Roe. 

Rowan,  Charles.  Private,  capt.  Robert  Steu-art's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Rowe,  Winthrop.  Capt.,  3d  N'eu-  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Rowe.     See:  Roe. 

Rowell,  William.  Private,  capt.  Enoch  Putnam's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  ^fas- 
sachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

"Royal  Oak."  British  man-of-war,  capt.  T.  Burnett.  See:  New  York,  British  Forces 
at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  July  18;  1781,  July  3-7. 

Rudolph.,  John.  Capt.,  Lee's  partisan  corps.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Henry 
Lee  1780,  Aug.,20. 

Rudolph,  Michael.  Capt.,  Lee's  partisan  corps.  See:  Lee,  Henry  to  George  Wash 
ington  1782,  April  22. 

Rug-ar,  Elias.  Private,  rapt.  George  Nagle's  company,  2d  Pennsylvania  rife  battalion. 
See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23. 

Rumford,  Benjamin  Thompson,  Count.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1796, 
Dec.  22.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Rufus  King  1796,  Dec.  22. 

Rumroth.     See:  Romrodt. 

Runck,  Nicholas.     See:  Runk,  Nikolaus. 

Runk,  Nikolaus.  Ensign,  regiment  de  Bow,  Hessian  troops.  See:  Durie,  Thomas, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Rush,  Henry.  Late  private,  1st  Continental  dragoons.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Russel,  Thomas.  Private,  capt.  Nathan  Brown's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  ^Mas 
sachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775. 

"Russell."  British  man-of-war  at  New  York,  capt.  Francis  Samuel  Drake.  See:  New 
York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1779,  Dec.  Mersereau, 
John  to  George  Washington  1780,  May  20.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George 
Washington  1780,  June  24-30.  New  York,  British  Forces  at.  Information 
respecting,  1780,  July  18. 

Russell,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 


284  INDEX. 

Russell,  James.  Lt.,  rapt.  Hugh  Ma.v>v,ell's  company,  col.  William  Present? s  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Prescott,  William  to  George  Washington  1775,  Dec.  9. 

Russell,  Pelatiah.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer1  s  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Russell,  Thaddeus.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer' s  Mfssachusetts  regiment.  See:  May 
nard,  Nathaniel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  18. 

Russell,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Russell,  William.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1799,  Jan.  6,  May  26. 

Rutgers,  Anthony.     See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington     1780,  July  16. 

Rutherford,  Robert.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia, 
[Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Rutledge,  John.  Governor  of  South  Carolina.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George 
Washington  1780,  June  1. 

Ryan,   William.     See:  Fyan. 

Ryder,  William.  Lt.,  60th  regiment  of  foot  in  America.  See:  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Sabbey,  Josea.  Private,  capt.  Robert  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Sackett,  Samuel.  Capt.,  4th  Xeir  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Sackett,  Samuel  and  others.  Officers,  4th  New  York  regiment.  Letter  to  George 
AVashington  1776,  June  13. 

Sage,  Comfort.  Col.,  Connecticut  state  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1776. 

S+  Glair,  Arthur.  Col.,  2d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Foster,  Isaac  to  John  Mor 
gan  1776,  June  29.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Washing 
ton,  George  1780,  Feb.  24.  See:  Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders 
1781,  Oct.  25.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1784,  Feb.  22. 

St.  Francis  Indians,  Canadian.  See:  Reed,  Joseph  to  General  Court  of  Massa 
chusetts  1775,  Aug.  15. 

St.  John's  Indians.     See:  Indians,  Cognawaga  Nation. 

St.  Luc  Lacorpe.  Chief,  Cognawaga  Indians.  See:  Indians,  Cognawaga  Nation, 
Talk  with  George  Washington  1776,  Jan.  31. 

Saintonge,  French  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1781? 
July-Aug? 

St.  Simon,  Claude  Henri,  Count  de.  See:  Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders , 
1781,  Oct.  20. 

Salem,     Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Salem. 

Salem  and  Gloucester,  Massachusetts.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Salem  and 
Gloucester. 

Salisbury,  Barents.  Lt.,  IstNeiv  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Saltonstall,  Gurdon.  Brig,  gen.,  Connecticut  militia.  See:  Trumbull,  Jonathan  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Aug.  4. 

Sanborn,  Abraham.  Ensign,  capt.  Winthrop  Rou-e's  company,  2<l  Neu-  Hampshire 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct? 

Sanborn,  John  Smith.  Private,  capt.  Benjamin  Titcomti's  company,  2d  New  Hamp 
shire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 


INDEX.  285' 

Sancerau  P  —  — .  Master  of  a  Rhode  Island  packet.  See:  Littel  I),  to  John  Hen 
dricks  1780,  Oct. -Nov. 

Sandusky,  [Ohio]  Indian  Conference.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Charles  Thom 
son  1793,  Jan.  31. 

"  Sandwich."  British  man-of-war.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  13. 
A  Stranger  to  Elias  Dayton  1780,  Oct.  17.  A  Stranger  to  George  Washing 
ton  1780,  Oct.  23.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  28? 

Sanford,  David.  Chaplain,  13th  and  23d  Continental  infantry.  See:  Read,  Joseph  and 
Bailey,  John  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  2. 

"Saratoga."  Continental  frigate,  capt.  John  Young.  See:  Continental  Congress, 
Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  11,  Aug.  14,  Aug.  31. 

Sargent,  Paul  Dudley.  Col.,  28th  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Cochran,  William  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Oct. 

Sargent,  Paul  Dudley  and  Austin,  Jonathan  Williams.  Col.  and  major  respectively,. 
16th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1776,  Aug? 

Sargent,  Winthrop.  Naval  agent.  Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Feb.  4. 
Capt  -It.,  col.  Henry  Knox's  Continental  artillery.  Letter  to  George  Washing 
ton  1776,  March  14— 19.  Capl.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See: 
Washington,  George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Sartor,  John.     See:  Virginia,.  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Sartor,  Peter.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Savage,  Edward.     Artist.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1799,  June  30. 

Savage,  James.  Private,  capt.  Enoch  Putnam's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  M<i*sa- 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Savage,  John.  Lt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers- 
submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept?  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 

Savage,  Nathaniel  Lyttleton.    See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770, 

June  22. 
Savage,   William.     Physician.     See:  Washington,  George  to   Bryan,  Lord   Fairfax 

1794,  Sept.  8. 

Savannah,  Georgia.     See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah. 
Savary,  John?     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1795,  March  25. 

Sawyer,  Ezekiel  and  others.  Soldiers,  capt.  Thomas  MighilVs  company,  col.  Samuel 
Gerrish's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Sawyer,  John.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

S.  B.  Signature  to  poem  written  over  a  spy's  communication.  See:  Culper,  Sam 
uel  jr.  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Mareh  3. 

Scammell,  Alexander.  Col.  and  adj.  gen., Continental  army.  Return  to  George  Wash 
ington  1778,  Sept.  5.  Signature.  See:  Washington,  George,  Certificate  as 
to  color  of  cloth;  also  certificate  as  to  method  1778,  Oct.  28.  State  of  Con 
tinental  troops  under  command  of  Gen.  Washington  1779,  Aug.  28.  Letter 
to  George  Washington  1779,  Oct.  18.  Return  to  George  Washington  1780, 
March,  June  20.  See:  Washington,  George,  Orderly  Book  of  1778.  Col., 
1st  New  Hampshire  regiment.  S°e:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1781,  Oct. 


286  INDEX. 

Scamxnon,  James.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Heath,  William  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Nov.  25. 

"Scarborough."  British  man-of-war.  See:  Boston  harbor,  British  ships  in,  1775, 
Oct.  28.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  General  Court  to  George  Washing 
ton  1775. 

Schenck,  William.  Ensign,  col.  David  Forman'x  additional  Continental  regiment. 
See:  Forman,  David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 

Scheuber,  -  — .  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of 
meeting  1795,  July  25. 

Schollay,  John.     See:  Scollay. 

Schumbach,  Henry.  Hessian  deserter  from  Prince  Charles's  regiment.  See:  Ernest, 
John  and  others,  Examination  1782,  Nov.  30. 

Schuyler,  Peter.  Major,  3d  jVc'Ji1  Hampshire  regiment.  Letter  to,  See:  Washing 
ton,  George  1776,  June  10. 

Schuyler,  Philip.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Reed,  Joseph  t®  General  Court 
of  Massachusetts  1775,  Aug.  15.  Pennsylvania,  [Province]  Committee  of 
Safety  to  George  Washington  1775,  Aug.  17.  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George 
Washington  1776,  May  25,  May  31,  June  4,  June  5,  June  16.  Varick. 
Richard,  Memorandum  of  papers  1781?  Indians,  Cognawaga  Nation, 
Talk  with  George  Washington  1776,  Jan.  31. 

Scollay,  John.  Chairman,  Boston  selectmen.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775, 
Oct.  23.  See:  Massachusetts,  [State]  Boston,  Selectmen  to  George  Wash 
ington  1789,  Oct.  21. 

Scott,  Benjamin.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gcrrish's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer, 
Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Scott,  Charles.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Wash 
ington  1777,  Dec.  10?  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Jan.  10.  Scammell,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5.  Wash 
ington,  George,  Intelligence  from  deserters  1778.  Scammell,  Alexander, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  March.  Washington,  George  to 
Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  Feb.  21. 

Scott,  Clement.  Private,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Scott,  Gustavus.  Commissioner  of  the  Federal  City.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1797,  June  12,  June  19,  June  24;  1798,  Jan.  8. 

Scott,  Gustavus;  Thornton,  William  and  White  Alexander.  Commissioners  of  the 
Federal  City.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1799,  Sept.  2. 

Scott,  John  Morin.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George,  Gen 
eral  orders  1778,  June  11. 

Scott,  Thomas.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Scott,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Schriver,  Jacob.  Private,  commander-in-chief  s  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Scudder,  Nathaniel.  Col.,  1st  regiment,  Monmouth  county,  New  Jersey,  militia.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Scudder,  William.  Li.,  1st  New  York  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Washington 
1779,  June  13. 


INDEX.  287 

Scull,  William?  Surveyor.  See:  Stewart,  Charles,  Answers  to  sixteen  questions 
propounded  by  George  Washington  1779,  May-June? 

"Seahorse."  British  frigate,  capt.  -  -  Montague.  See:  Littel  IX  to  George 
Washington  1780,  July  24. 

Sears,  Isaac.  Merchant.  See:  New  York  City,  Committee  of  Safety  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1776,  May  13. 

Sears,  Isaac  and  others.     Memorial  to  George  Washington     1776,  July  9-14. 

Seaton,  Robert  Eglinton.  Lieut.,  British  legion,  BritisJi  provincial  troops.  See: 
Durie,  Thomas,  Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Sebaston,  Nicholas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June 22. 

Secret  Agents.  Instructions  to.  See:  Washington,  George  1781,  June.  Intelligence 
from.  See:  Ainicus  Reipublicae.  Bissel,  Daniel.  Brewster,  Caleb.  Britan- 
nicus.  Culper,  Samuel.  Culper,  Samuel,  jr.  German  Troops  in  America, 
List  of.  Hendricks,  John.  L.  G.  Littel  D.  McCaskey,  Alexander? 
Mersereau,  John.  New  York,  British  Forces  at.  Ray,  -  — .  S.  G. 
Stranger  (A).  Tallmadge,  Benjamin.  V.  D.  Vanderhovern,  John.  Z. 

Seeds,  William.  Private?,  New  Jersey  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Warrant 
to  Israel  Shreve  1776-7? 

Seeley,  Sylvanus.  Col.,  New  Jersey  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Mem 
orandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Segar,  Marquis  de.     See:  Segur. 

Segeney,  Daniel.     See:  Dodge,  Richard  to  George  Washington     1775,  July  14. 

Segur,  Louis  Philippe,  Marquis  de.  Col.  and  French  minister  to  Russia.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1784,  Nov.  25. 

Seitz,  Franz  Carl  von.  Col.,  Steyn's  Hessian  regiment.  See:  German  Troops  in  Amer 
ica,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

Self,  Francis.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Sellers,  Thomas.  Sergt.,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 

Selman,  John.  Captain  of  Continental  armed  vessel.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  Com 
mittee  of  Safety  of  Stonington  1775,  Nov.  27. 

Sergent,  Winthrop.     See:  Sargent. 

Sever,  William.  Member,  Massachusetts  Council.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  a  Com 
mittee  of  the  Council  of  Massachusetts  1775,  Nov.  4. 

Seymour,  Thomas.  Col.  and  chairman,  Committee  of  Safety  f  Hartford.  Letter  to, 
See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Aug.  31.  Washington,  George  1775,  Sept.  26. 
See:  French,  Christopher  to  George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  18. 

S.  G.  Secret  agent  near  New  York.  Letter  to  Richard  Muirson  1781,  July  8.  Let 
ter  to  Benjamin  Tallmadge  1781,  July  15.  Letter  to  John  Bolton  1781, 
July  30;  1782,  May  23.  Information  sent  to  George  Washington  1782, 
May  30  and  June  3.  Letter  to  John  Bolton  1782,  June  3,  June  28. 

Shaney.     See:  Shawna. 

Shanks,  Thomas.  Deserter  and  spy,  formerly  ensign,  10th  Pennsylvania  regiment. 
Court  martial  of.  See:  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  2. 

Sharder,  Henry.     See:  Heard,  John  to  George  Washington     1778,  June  18. 
Sharpe,  Horatio.     Governor  of  Maryland.     See:   Loudoun,  John   Campbell,   Earl, 
Minutes  taken  at  a  meeting  of  Governors     1757,  March  15. 

Shaw,  Alexander.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 


288  INDEX. 

Shawna,  John.  Shawnee  Indian,  private,  maj.  Jeremiah  Talbot's  company,  6th  Penn 
sylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  Intelligence 
obtained  from  Edward  Hand  1779,  May-June? 

Shawnee,  John.     See:  Shawna. 

Shearman,  David.  Private,  capt.  Oliver  Capron's  company,  col.  Ephraim  Uoolittle's- 
Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Oct.  14. 

Shee,  John.  Col.,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776. 

Sheftall,  Mordecai.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meet 
ing  1795,  July  25. 

Sheldon,  Daniel.     See:  Shildon. 

Sheldon,  Elisha.  Col.,  2d  Continental  dragoons.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1776.  Washington,  George,  Estimate  of  troops  1781,  May  22. 

Sherman,  David.     See:  Shearman. 

Sherman,  Isaac.  Lt.  col.,  oth  Connecticut  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  After- 
orders  1781,  July  1. 

Sherwood,  Adiel.  Lt.,  1st  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Shields,  John.  Deserter  from  If.  M.  8.  "Li/on."  Intelligence  obtained  from.  See: 
Mullen,  Daniel  and  others,  Examination  1782,  Nov.  25. 

Shildon,  Daniel.  Private,  capt.  Enoch  Putnam's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Short,  Peyton.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Alexander  Spotswood     1799,  March  25.. 

Shortridge,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Shortridge,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Shortridge,  Richard.  Capt.,  2d  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Shortridge,  William.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Shranaman,  Francis.  Deserter  from  44th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Heard,  John 
to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Shreve,  Israel:  Col.,  3d  New  Jersey  regiment.  Warrant  to.  See:  Washington, 
George  1776-7?  Col. ,  1st  battalion,  Gloucester  county,  New  Jersey,  militia.. 
See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 
Washington,  George  to  James  Ross  1794,  Aug.  1.  Washington,  George  to^ 
Oliver  Wolcott  1797,  May  7.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799,, 
Jan.  10. 

Shrieva,  Israel.  •  See:  Shreve. 

Shute,  William.     Commissary?,    Continental  army.     See:   Continental   army,   Cattle 

for,     1777,  Dec? 
Shyrard,  William.     Selectman  of    Westfield,    Massachusetts.      Certificate   to    George 

Washington.     See:  Bundy,  Peter  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  13. 

Sikes,  James.  Member,  Committee  of  Correspondence  for  Springfield.  Letter  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Springfield,  Committee  of  Cor 
respondence  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  2. 

Silliman,  Gold  Selleck.  Co!.,  Connecticut  state  regiment.  Letter  to,  See:  Washing 
ton,  George  1776,  July  6.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776,. 

Sillman,  John.     See:  Selman. 


INDEX.  289 

Simcoe,  John  Graves.  Lt.  col.,  "  Queen' »  Rangers,"  British  provincial  troop*.  See: 
Lesley,  Joseph,  Examination  1778,  Oct.  31.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John 
Bolton  1780,  April  5.  McCasky,  Alexander?  to  George  Washington  1780, 
June?  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  July  18. 
Littel  D.  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  21.  New  York,  British  Forces 
at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  Aug.  12.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  Sept,  1  and  5.  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Sept.  25,  Oct.  11, 
Oct.  23,  Oct.-Nov.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780,  Dec.  24. 

Simms,  Charles?  Colonel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewi.s  1796, 
March  10. 

Simms,  Jesse.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Henry  Lee  1798,  Nov.  4.  Letter  to, 
See:  Washington,  George  1799,  April  22. 

Simms,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Simpson,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Simpson,  Gilbert.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Washington,  George  to  James  Ross  1794,  Aug.  1. 

Simpson,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Simpson,  Michael.  Lt.,  capt.  Matthew  Smith's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Simpson,  Moses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Simpson,  Richard.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Simpson,  Southy.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Simpson,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Simsbury,  Connecticut.     See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Symsbury. 

Sinclair,  Sir  John.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6.  Letter 
to,  See:  Washington,  George  1794,  Nov.  9;  1795,  July  10.  See:  Washing 
ton,  George  to  William  Strickland  1795,  July  15.  Letter  to,  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  1796,  Feb.  20,  June  12,  Dec.  10,  Dec.  11 ;  1797,  March  6;  1799, 
Jan.  20. 

Sinclair,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Six  Nations.  Data  concerning.  See:  Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  intel 
ligence,  1779,  May-June?  Washington,  George,  Account  of  various  routes 

1779,  May-June?    Hand,  Edward,     Answers  to  questions     1779,  May- June? 
Cox,  James  and  Patterson,  Samuel,     Answers  to  questions     1779,   May- 
June?    Stewart,  Charles,     Answers  to  questions     1779,  May-June?    Cox, 
James   or   Patterson,    Samuel,     Answers   to   questions     1779,    May-June? 
Expedition  against.     See:   Washington,  George,     Return  of  troops     1779, 
Aug? 

Skelton,  John.     Private,  capt.  Robert  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See: 

Fort  Duqiiesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,     Return 

to  George  Washington     1758,.  Sept.  14. 
Skinner,  Abraham.     ll«j.  gen.,  British  army.     See:  New  York,  British   Forces  at, 

Information  respecting,     1780,  Aug.  12. 
Skinner,  Abraham.      Commissary-general  of  prisoner.*,  Continental  army.     Orders  to. 

See:  Washington,  George     1781,  Oct.  25. 
Skinner,  Cortlandt.     Brig,  gen.,  British  provincial  troops.     See:  New  York,  British 

Forces  at,     Information  respecting,    1779,  Dec.    Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks 

1780,  Oct.  13.     Vanderhovern,  John  to  George  Washington     1780,  Nov.  6. 
Bissel,  Daniel,     Information  obtained     1782,  Oct. 

19108—01 19 


290  INDEX. 

Slade,  John.  Private,  43d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Small  wood,  William.  Col.,  Maryland  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1776.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Plan  for  the  attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3.  Scamrnell,  Alexander  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5;  1779,  Aug.  28. 

Smith,  Alexander.  See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Henry  1798,  April  3.  Letter 
to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  April  3,  April  25,  June  17. 

Smith,  Benjamin.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 

Smith,  Benjamin.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  MighiH's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Eze- 
kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Smith,  Charles.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Pinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Smith,  Knos.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer' s  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Smith,  Francis.  Maj.  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Littel  I),  to  John  Hendricks  1780, 
Sept.  25,  Oct.  13. 

Smith,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Smith,  Israel.     See:  Hughes,  Hugh  to  George  Washington     1776,  June  29. 

Smith,  Israel.  Capt.,  4th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York  [State]  Troops,-  Re 
turn  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Smith,  James.  Loyalist  ?  prisoner  at  Springfield.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony] 
Springfield,  Committee  of  Correspondence  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Oct.  2. 

Smith,  Joel.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Breaker's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Smith,  John.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Vir 
ginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 

Smith,  John  (2d).     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Smith,  John.  Private?,  capt.  Thomas  Williams' s  company,  col.  John  Paterson's  Mas 
sachusetts  regiment,  or  in  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard' s  company,  col.  Jonathan  Ward's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch,  Wil 
liam  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-76. 

Smith,  John.     See    Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Oct.  26. 

Smith,  John  R.  Lt.,  6fh  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See: 
Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  Whitcomb, 
Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Smith,  Jonathan.  Private,  capt.  Jeremiah  dough's  company,  2d  New  Hampshire  regi 
ment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Smith,  Jonathan.  Col.,  Massachusetts  militia.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776. 

Smith,  Joseph.  Capt.,  col.  Nathaniel  Gist's  additional  Continental  regiment.  See: 
Gist,  Nathaniel,  Return  1778,  Jan.  9. 

Smith,  Mary.  See:  Brooks,  David  to  Tench  Tilghman  1781,  May  15.  Ledyard, 
Isaac  to  Tench  Tilghman  1781,  May  15. 

Smith,  Matthew.  Capt.,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion.  See:  Thompson,  William, 
Return  of  deserters  1775,  Oct.  23.  Capt.,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 


INDEX. 

Smith,  Meriwether.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Smith,  Peter.     Ensign,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington. 

See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 
Smith,  Peter.  Loyalist?  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  11,  Oct.  13. 
Smith,  Randolph.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 

Smith,  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Smith,  Samuel.     Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.     See:  Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 
Smith,  Walter.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Gustavus  Scott     1797,  June  19. 
Smith,  William.     Chief  justice  and  member  of  the  Council  of  New  York.     See:  Arnicus 

Reipublicae  to  George  Washington     1780,  Aug.  1.     Culper,  Samuel  to  John 

Bolton     1780,  Nov.  5. 
Smith,  William  Stephens.     Lt.  col.  and  adjutant  on  staff  of  maj.  gen.  Lafayette.     See: 

Washington,  George,     After  orders     1781,  July  1. 
Smith,  —     — .     Capt.,  engineers,  British  army.     See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks 

1780,  Sept.  25. 

Smith,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Lund  Washington     1794,  Nov.  19. 

Smith,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1796,  Nov.  16. 

Smythe,  Mary.     See:  Smith. 

Snodgrass,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Sonn,  Joseph.  Private  f,  capt.  Thomas  Williams's  company,  col  John  Paterson's  ^fassa- 
chusetts  regiment  or  in  capt.  Jonas  Hubbard's  company,  col.  Jonathan  Ward's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Welch,  Wil 
liam  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775-76. 

Soper,  Abijah.     See:  Joopier. 

Sortar,  John.     See:  Sartor. 

South  Carolina,   [State]  British  Forces  in,    Estimate  sent  to  George  Washington 

1781,  Aug.  10.     Charleston.    See:  Charleston,  South  Carolina.  British  Forces 
at,     1782,  Dec.  23. 

South  Carolina.     See:  The  Carolinas. 

Southworth,  Jedidiah.  Lt.,  col.  Joseph  Read's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Sept.  29. 

Spalding,  John.  Surgeon,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  Certificate  to  Ebenezer  Storrs 
1775,  Nov.  11. 

Spalding,  Simon.  Capt.,  Wyoming  Valley  company.  See:  Washington,  George,  A 
summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from  Edward  Hand  1779,  May-June? 

Sparks,  Edward.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Sparrow,  —  — .  Capt.,  col.  John  Jacobs' s  regiment  of  Massachusetts  militia.  See: 
Jacobs,  John,  Return  to  William  Heath  1780,  Aug.  12. 

Spaulding,  Simon.     See:  Spalding. 
Spear,  Edward.     See:  Speer. 

Speer,  Edward.  Ensign,  6th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Sept.  15. 


292  INDEX. 

Spencer,  Joseph.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Remonstrance  to.  See:  Connecti 
cut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers  1775,  July  26? 
Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  £ept.  26.  Harrison.  Robert 
Hanson  1775,  Dec.  21. 

Spies.     See:  Secret  agents. 

Spiller,  John.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Spooner,  Walter.  Member  of  Massachusetts  Council.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  a 
Committee  of  the  Council  of  Massachusetts  1775,  Nov. 

Spooner,  William.  Soldier  in  late  Continental  army.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Jennings,  Daniel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1789,  Oct.  28. 

Spots-wood,  Alexander.  General.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797, 
Feb.  1.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Albin  Kawlins  1798,  Jan.  31.  Letter 
to,  See:  Washington,  George  1799,  March  25. 

Spotswood,  Robert.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 
Dimviddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Sprangle,  George.  British  secret  agent.  See:  Heard,  John  to  George  Washington 
1778,  June  18. 

Sprigg-s,  Elizabeth.  See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Francis  Mercer  1794. 
March  10. 

Springfield,  Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  Springfield. 

Sprout,  Ebenezer.     Li.  col. ,  2d  Massachusetts  regiment.    See:  Greaton,  James,    Report 

to  George  Washington    1783,  April  24. 

Sprowle,  Andrew.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Spurling,  William.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 
Stacia?  John.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  26. 

Stanford,  Thomas.  Capt.,  col.  William  Allen's  "Loyalist  Dragoons."  See:  Heard, 
John,  Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Stanhope,  E.  H.  Captain,  British  navy.  Letter  to,  See:  Gates,  Horatio  1776, 
Jan.  24. 

Stanley,  Caleb.  Ensign,  capt.  Israel  Putnam  jr's  company,  3d  Connecticut  regiment. 
See:  Storrs,  Experience  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  11.  Spalding, 
John,  Certificate  of  illness  1775,  Nov.  11.  Foster,  Isaac,  Certificate  of  ill 
ness  1775,  Nov.  12. 

Stanley,  John.      Steward,  armed  galley  "Lady   Washington."      See:  Cook,  Robert, 

Payroll  of  officers    1776,  Sept. 
Stark,   Boiling.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Stark,  John.  Col.,  1st  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Mat 
thew  Thornton  1775,  Jan.  11.  Sullivan,  John,  Proceedings  of  a  court  of 
inquiry  1775,  Sept.  9.  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct. 
14.  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct?  Brig,  gen.,  Continen 
tal  army.  See:  Scammell,  Alexander,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780, 
June  20.  Washington,  George,  Extracts  from  general  orders  1783,  April 
5.  Huntington,  Jedidiah;  Van  Cortlandt,  Philip  and  Nicola,  Lewis  to 
George  Washington  1783,  May  27. 

Starke,  John.  Lt.  col.,  "  Western  Battalion,"  Morris  county,  New  Jersey,  militia.  See: 
Washington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 


INDEX.  293 

Starke,  William.     See:  Washington,  George,    List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 

Dinwiddie     1755,  Aug.-Sept? 
Staten  Island.     British  Army  on,     Information  respecting.     See:  Amicus  Reipub- 

licae  to  George  Washington     1780,  May  17. 

Stebbins,  Thomas.  Member,  Springfield  Committee  of  Correspondence.  Letter  to 
George  Washington.  See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Springfield,  Committee 
of  Correspondence  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  2. 

Steel,  Archibald.  Lt.,  capt.  Matthew  Smith's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Steel,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Steel,  John.  Capt-lt.,  10th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John,  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Steel,  -     — .     Captain,  British  nary.     See:  S.  G.  to  John  Bolton     1781,  July  30. 

Steenbergen,  Peter.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to 
Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Stephen,  Adam.  Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of 
officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept?  Lt.  col,  1st  Vir 
ginia  regiment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's 
reconnoissance,  Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14.  Mississippi 
Company,  Articles  of  association  1763,  June  3.  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council 
proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Greene, 
Nathanael,  Plan  of  attack  on  Brunswick  1777,  April.  Washington,  George, 
Plan  for  the  attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3. 

Stephen,  Alexander.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Rob 
ert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Stephens,  Edward.     See:  Stevens. 

Stephens,  Joseph.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1760,  Nov.  15.  See:  Ballendine, 
John  to  George  Washington  1760,  Nov.  18. 

Stephens,  Richard.  See:  Ballendine,  John,  Memorandum  to  George  Washington 
1760,  Jan.  23.  Stephens,  Joseph  to  George  Washington  1760,  Nov.  15. 

Stephens,  William.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of 
meeting  1795,  July  25. 

Stephens,  -  — .  Sergt.,  major  Andrew  Lewis's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Sterling,  William  Alexander,  Lord.     See:  Stirling. 

Steuben,  Frederick  William  Augustus  Henry  Ferdinand,  Baron  von.  Maj.  gen.  and 
inspector  gen.  Continental  army.  See:  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washington 
1778,  June  2.  Washington,  George,  Circular  letter  1780,  Jan.  22.  Heath, 
William  to  George  Washington  1783,  June  24. 

Steuben,  Frederick  William;  Knox,  Henry;  Hand,  Edward  and  Pickering, 
Timothy.  Officers,  Continental  army.  Report  to  George  Washington  1783, 
June  25. 

Steven,  Adam.     See:  Stephen. 

Stevens,  Edward.  Consul-general  of  United  States  at  St.  Domingo.  See:  Washington, 
George  to  Clement  Biddle  1799,  June  6. 

Stevens.     See  also  Stephens. 

Stevenson,  Henry.  British  naval  officer  and  prisoner.  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Clutterbuck,  Christian  M.  and  others  to  George  Washington 
1776,  May  5. 


294  INDEX. 

Steward,  Walter.     See:  Stewart. 

Stewart,  Anthony.  See:  Mississippi  Company,  Articles  of  association  1763, 
June  3. 

Stewart,  Charles.  Col.  and  commissary  general  of  issues,  Continental  army.  Answers 
to  questions.  See:  Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  intelligence  ob 
tained  from  Edward  Hand  1779,  May-June?  Answers  to  sixteen  questions 
propounded  by  George  Washington  1779,  May-June?  See:  Elaine,  Ephraim 
to  George  Washington  1781,  March  21. 

Stewart,  Charles.  Major,  63d  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to 
George  Washington  1780,  June  28-30. 

Stewart,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Stewart,  James.  Capt.,  5th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Stewart,  John.  Li.  col.,  1st  Maryland  regiment.  See:  Greaton,  James,  Report 
to  George  Washington  1783,  April  24. 

Stewart,  Robert.  Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsyl 
vania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return  to  George  Washington 
1758,  Sept.  14.  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 

Stewart,  Robert.  Private,  80th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Re 
turn  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  2. 

Stewart,  Walter.  Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania, 
Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return  to  George  Washington  1758, 
Sept.  14.  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne, 
Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Stewart.     See  also  Stuart, 

Stickney,  Jonathan.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col  Samuel  Gerrith's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer, 
Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Stickney,  Josiah.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Migh  ill's  company,  col  Samuel  Gerrish's 
Massachusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer, 
Ezekiel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Stiles,  Ezra.  Clergyman,  Newport,  Rhode  Island.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert 
Hanson  1775,  Dec.  12. 

Stirling,  Thomas.  Brig,  gen.,  British  army.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  April  5. 

Stirling,  William  Alexander,  Lord.  Ma j.  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington, 
George,  Plan  for  the  attack  at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3.  Lee,  Charles  to 
George  Washington  1778,  June  2.  Washington,  George,  General  orders 
1778,  June  11.  Plan  of  attack  on  Egg  Harbor  1778?  Oct?  Memorandum 
submitted  to  George  Washington  for  "immediate  consideration"  1782, 
Jan.  14. 

Stith.,  Thomas.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Stobo,  Robert.  Copt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  A  return  of  company  1754,  July  9. 
See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 

Stoddart,  Benjamin.     See:  Stoddert. 

Stoddert,  Benjamin.  Capt.,  col.  Thomas  Hartley's  additional  Continental  regiment. 
See:  Washington,  George,  A  summary  of  intelligence  obtained  from  Edward 
Hand  1779,  May-June? 

Stone,  Eley.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 


INDEX.  295 

Stone,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Stone,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Stonington,  Connecticut.     See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Stonington. 
Storer,  Daniel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Storing,  John.     Sailor  from   British  ship  "Wedbey."     See:  Heard,  John,     Return 

to  George  Washington     1778,  June  18. 
Storrs,  Ebenezer.     Col.,    3d    Connecticut  regiment.     Certificate   to,      See:    Spalding, 

John     1775,  Nov.  11.     Foster  Isaac,     Certificate  of  illness  of  Caleb  Stanley 

1775,  Nov.  12. 
Storrs,  Experience.     Lt.  col.,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.     Letter  to  George  Washington 

1775,  Oct.  30,  Nov.  11. 
Stoughton,  Samuel  jr.     Ensign,    col.    Jedidinh    Huntington's    Connecticut    regiment. 

Petition  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  9-16. 
Strachan,  William.      Commissary  f,  Continental  army.     See:  Continental  army,  Cattle 

for,     1777,  Dec? 
Stradler, .     See:  Gassaway,  Henry,     Account  against  Jonathan  Boucher     1771, 

Dec.  18. 
Stranger  (A).     Secret  agent  near  New  York.     Letter  to  Elias  Dayton     1780,  Oct.  17. 

Letter  to  George  Washington     1780,  Oct.  23. 
Straubenzee,  Turner.     Major,  17th  regiment,  British  army.     See:  Mitchell,  William, 

Examination     1777,  Jan? 
Strebency,  Turner.     See:  Straubenzee. 
Strickland,  William.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1795,  July  15;     1796, 

Feb.  20. 
Stringer,  .      Philadelphia  clergyman.      See:    Z  to  George  Washington      1778, 

Dec.  16. 

Strong, .     See:  Brewster,  Caleb  to  Benjamin  Tallmadge     1780,  Aug.  27. 

Stuart,  Hon.  Charles.     Major,  43d  regiment,  British  army.     See:  Howe,  William  to 

George  Washington     1776,  Nov.  8. 
Stuart,  David.      Physician.      See:   Washington,  George  to  George?  Minor     1794, 

April  13.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1794,  Sept.  21.     See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  James  Anderson     1798,  June  11.    Washington,  George  to 

George  Washington  Lafayette     1798,  Dec.  25. 
Stuart,  James.     Physician.     See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Francis  Mercer    1794, 

March  10. 

Stuart,  Robert.  Captf,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of 
officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Stuart,  Walter.  Ensign,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of 
officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.-Sept? 

Stuart.     See  also  Stewart. 

Studson,  Prince.  Capt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment.  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Sullivan,  John.     Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.     Proceedings  of  a  court  of  inquiry 

1775,  Sept.  9.     List  of   men   recommended   for  discharge     1775,  Oct.  14. 
List  of  officers  who  have  requested  leave  to  resign     1775,  Oct?    Letter  to 
George  Washington     1775,    Nov.    29.     Letter  to,     See:    Moylan,    Stephen 

1776,  Jan.  27.     Harrison,  Robert  Hanson-  1776,  Feb.  9.     Maj.  gen.,   Con 
tinental  army.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Nicholas  Cooke     1776,  April  1. 
Fitzgerald,  John  to  John  Sullivan     1776,  May  25.     Letter  to,    See:   Tilgh- 


296  INDEX. 

Sullivan,  John — Continued. 

man,  Tench  1777,  June  14,  June  18.  Fitzgerald,  John  1777,  July?  Hamil 
ton,  Alexander  1777,  Sept.  See:  Washington,  George,  Plan  for  the  attack 
at  Germantown  1777,  Oct.  3.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec. 
10?  See:  Tilghman,  Tench,  Draft  of  information  and  questions  for  a 
council  of  war  1778,  Oct.  16.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1779, 
July  5.  See:  Washington,  George,  Return  of  troops  1779,  Aug? 

Sullivan's  expedition  against  the  Susquehannah  Indians.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  summary  of  intelligence  1779,  May-June?  Washington, 
George,  Account  of  various  routes  1779,  May-June?  Hand,  Edward, 
Answers  to  questions  1779,  May-June?  Cox,  James  and  Patterson,  Samuel, 
Answers  to  questions  1779,  May-June?  Stewart,  Charles,  Answers  to  ques 
tions  1779,  May-June?  See:  Washington,  George,  Sixteen  questions 
propounded  to  James  Cox  or  Samuel  Patterson  1779,  May-June? 

Summers,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Summers, .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1796,  March  21. 

Sumner,  Ehenezer.  Lt.,2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 
1775,  July  26? 

Surg-eons,  Continental  army.  See:  Sullivan,  John,  Proceedings  of  a  court  of 
inquiry  1775,  Sept.  9. 

Susquehannah.  Indians,  Expedition  against.  See:  Sullivan's  expedition  against 
the  Susquehannah  Indians. 

Sutherland,  William.  British  deserter,  late  sergt.,  45th  regiment.  Testimony.  See: 
Lee,  Charles  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  2. 

Suthird,  Benjamin.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Suttin,  John.     See:  Brewster,  Caleb  to  Benjamin  Tallmadge     1780,  Aug.  27. 

Sutton,  John.     See:  Suttin. 

Swan,  Caleb.  Commissary?,  Continental  army.  See:  Continental  army,  Cattle  for, 
1777,  Dec? 

Swarthout,  Abraham.     See:  Swartwout. 

Swartwout,  Abraham.  Capt.,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29.  Clinton,  James,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1776,  June  19. 

Swartwout,  Jacobus.  Col.,  New  York  levies.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776. 

Swenburn,  John.  Private,  major  Andrew  Lewis's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Swift,  Heman.  Co?.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  See:  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George 
Washington  1782,  Oct.  15. 

Symonds,  Thomas.  Capt.  commanding  British  naval  forces  at  Yorktoirn,  Virginia. 
Articles  of  capitulation  at  Yorktown.  See:  Cornwallis,  Charles,  Earl  and 
Symonds,  Thomas,  Articles  of  capitulation  1781,  Oct.  19. 

Symsbury,  Connecticut.     See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Symsbury. 

Sytez,  George  Capt-lt.,  3d  Xeu-  York  regiment.  See:  Xew  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Tabb,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Talbot?  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Talbott,  .John.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 


INDEX.  297 

Talbutt,  Benjamin.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Talleyrand-Perigord,   Charles  Maurice  de.     Minister  of  foreign  affairs  of  France. 

See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Lloyd     1799,  Feb.  11. 
Tallxnadge,  Benjamin.     Major,  2d  Continental  dragoons.     During  Major  Tallmadge's 

connection  with  the  United  States  secret  service  he  was  known  to  many  as 

John  Bolton.     Many  letters  were  addressed  to  him,  therefore,  under  the 

latter  title  and  are  entered  under  that  rubric. 
Tallmadge,  Benjamin.     Major,  2d  Continental  dragoons.     Letter  to,  See:  Brewster, 

Caleb     1780,  Aug.  27.     Letter  to  George  Washington     1780,  Oct.  11.     Letter 

to,  See:  S.  G.  1781,  July  15. 
Taplin,  John.     Private,  col.  Thomas  Proctor's  4th  Continental  artillery.     See:  Heard, 

John,     Return  to  George  Washington     1778,  June  18. 
Tarle,  Benoit  Joseph  de.     Lt.  col.,  regiment  de  Bouillon.     See:  Washington,  George 

to  Count  de  Rochambeau     1782,  Feb.  23. 
Tarleton,  Sir  Banastre.     Lt.  col.,  79th   regiment,  British  army  and  col.,  "Tarleton's 

Legion,"  British  provincial  troops.     See:  South  Carolina,  [State]  British  Forces 

in,     1781,  Aug.  10.     Yorktown,  Virginia,  British  Forces  at,     1781,  Oct.  4. 
Tate,  James.     Physician.     See:  Washington,  George  to   Lund  Washington     1794, 

Nov.  19. 

Tayler,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Tayloe,  John.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Henry  Lee     1799,  April  18. 
Taylor,   Christian.     Prirate,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See: 

West,  John  jr.,     Return  of  new  recruits     1754,  June? 
Taylor,    Henry.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,   [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Taylor,  John.     Co/.,  New  Jersey  state  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George,     Memo 
randum  of  New  Jersey  militia     1780,  June. 
Taylor,  Joseph.     Loyalist  merchant,  late  of  Boston.     See:  Heard,  John,     Return  to 

George  Washington     1778,  June  18. 

Taylor,  —     — .     Private?,  capt.  Moses  McFarland's  company,  col.  John  Nixon's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.     See:  Morgan,  John  to  George  Washington     1776,  July  4. 
Taylor.     See  also:  Tayler. 

Tazewell,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Tearse,  Peter  B.     Lt.,  1st  New   York  regiment.     See:  New  York,   [State]   Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 
Tebbs,  Foushee.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Temple,  Benjamin.     Lt.  col.,  1st  Continental  dragoons.     See:  Bland,  Theodorick  to 

George  Washington     1777,  Dec.  11? 
Ten  Broeck,  John  C.     Lt.,  1st  Neiv  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 
Ternant,  Jean  Baptiste.     Lt.  col.  and  inspector,  Continental  army.     See:  Washington, 

George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau     1782,  Jan.  14. 
Ternay,  Charles  Louis  d'Arsae,  Chevalier  de.      Commanding  French  fleet  in  America. 

See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington     1780,  June  28-30. 
"Terrible."     British  man-of-war.     See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Oct.  16. 

See:  A  Stranger  to  Elias  Dayton     1780,  Oct.  17.     Littel  D.  to  John  Hen 
dricks     1780,  Oct.  28? 
Terrill,  Thomas.     Lt.,  capt.  John  Ripley's  company,  col.  Jedidiah  Htmtington's  Coh- 

necticut  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  7. 


298  INDEX. 

Terry,  Nathaniel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
"Thames."     British  man-of-war  at  New  York.     See:  New  York,  British  Forces  at, 
Information  respecting,     1779,  Dec. 

Thare,  Jeremiah.     Private,  capt.   Oliver  Capron's  company,  col.  Ephraim   Doolittle's 

Massachusetts   regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775, 

Oct.  14. 
Thare,  Nehemiah.  Private,  capt.  Oliver  Capron's  company,  col.  Ephraim  Doolittle's 

Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  "Washington     1775, 

Oct.  14. 
Thatcher,  James.  Surgeon's  mate,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George 

Washington.     See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington     1776, 

April  1. 

Thayendaneg-ea.     See:  Brant,  Joseph. 

Thayer.     See:  Thare. 

Thomas,  Aaron.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Thomas,  Abishai.  Deputy-quartermaster  general,  North  Carolina  brigade.  Recom 
mendation  of.  See:  Clark,  Thomas  and  others  to  George  Washington  1778, 
June  12. 

Thomas,  Cornelius.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Thomas,  John.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775, 
July  15.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  11,  Oct.  13,  Oct.  23, 
Dec.  8.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1775,  Dec.  8,  Dec.  26. 

Thomas,  John.  Private,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  West, 
John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 

Thomas,  J.  V.  See:  Washington,  George,  Observations  on  James  Anderson's 
accounts  1798,  Feb.  1. 

Thomas,  Philip.  Capt.,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Thomas,  Thomas.     Col.,  New  York  militia.     See:  Washington,  George,     Memoran 
dum     1776. 
Thompson,    Benjamin.      SergL,    9th    Continental    infantry.      See:    Varnum,    James 

Mitchell  to  George  Washington     1776,  May  10. 
Thompson,  Benjamin.     Lt.  col.,  King's  American  dragoons.     See:  New  York,  British 

Forces  at,     Information  respecting,     1782. 
Thompson,  Benjamin.     Count  Rumford.     See:  Rumford. 
Thompson,  Collin.     Private,  capt.  Robert  Stewart's  company,  1st   Virginia  regiment. 

See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 

Return  to  George  Washington     1758,  Sept.  14. 
Thompson,  Elias?  of  East  Haven,  Connecticut.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 

1780,  Nov.  5. 
Thompson,   James.     Private,  capt.   Winborn  Adams's   company,  2d  Neio  Hampshire 

regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 

Thompson,  Nathaniel.  See:  Washington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to 
Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug.— Sept? 

Thompson,  Rueben.  Private,  commander  in  chief*  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chiefs  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Thompson,  Samuel.  Private,  col.  Samuel  Holden  Parsons' s  additional  Continental  regi 
ment.  See:  Morgan,  John  to  George  Washington  1776,  July  13. 


INDEX. 

Thompson,  William.  Col.,  2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  regiment.  Return  of  deserters  1775, 
Oct.  23.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1775,  Nov.  13.  Brig,  gen.,  Con 
tinental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  April  28. 

Thompson.     See  also:  Thomson  and  Tompson. 

Thomson,  Charles.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George     1793,  Jan.  31. 

Thornhill,  Richard.  Late  ^private,  capt.  Noah  Nicholas's  company,  col.  Benjamin 
Flower's  artillery  and  artificer  regiment.  See:  Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1780,  Feb.  22. 

Thornton,  Matthew.  President  of  New  Hampshire  Convention.  Letter  to,  See: 
Washington,  George  1775,  Jan.  11.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  a  Commit 
tee  of  the  Council  of  Massachusetts  1775,  Xov.  4.  Letter  to,  See:  Moylan, 
Stephen  1776,  Feb.  7. 

Thornton,  Presley.    See:  Mississippi  Company,    Articles  of  association    1763,  June  3. 

Thornton,  Presley.  Capt.,  United  States  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Charles 
Cotesworth  Pinckney  1799,  June  5. 

Thornton,  William.  Physician  and  commissioner  of  the  Federal  City.  Letter  to, 
See:  Washington,  George  1798,  Dec.  20,  Dec.  30;  1799,  Jan.  30,  Feb.  15, 
April  21,  June  16.  Letter  to  George  Washington.  See:  Scott,  Gustavus; 
Thornton,  William  and  White,  Alexander  to  George  Washington  1799, 
Sept.  2. 

Thoyt,  Thomas.  Private,  capt.  Asa  Prince's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massachu 
setts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Threkald,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Gustavus  Scott     1797,  June  19. 

Thrift,  Charles.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Thrift,  Pearson.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Thruston,  Charles  M.  Colonel.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1794, 
Aug.  10. 

Tiebout,  Henry.  Capt.,  3d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Tighlman,  Tench.     See:  Tilghman. 

Tiley,  Ruth.     Letter  to,     See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson     1775,  Dec.  16. 

Tilghman,  Tench.  Capt.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.  See:  Drummond, 
James?  Lord  to  George  Washington  1776,  Aug.  19.  Continental  army, 
Form  of  warrant  1776.  Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Washington.  Letter 
to  John  Sullivan  1777,  June  14,  June  18.  Signature.  See:  Washington, 
George,  Certificate  as  to  color  of  cloth  1778,  Oct.  28.  Letter  to,  See:  Brooks, 
David  1781,  May  15.  Ledyard,  Isaac  1781,  May  15?  Lt.  col.,  aid  de  camp 
and  military  secretary  to  Washington.  Estimate  sent  to  George  Washington 
1782,  Oct.,  Dec. 

Tilghman,  William.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1794,  March  31.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  Bushrod  Washington  1796,  March  9. 

Tilles,  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Tilley,  Ruth.     See:  Tiley. 

Tillinghast,  Daniel.     Letter  to,     See:  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson     1776,  July  29. 

Tillit,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Tilton,  Philip.  Capt.,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  14.  Oct? 

Timberlake,  Joseph.  Private,  commander  in  chief  s guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 


300  INDEX. 

Tinzey,  —     — .     Capt.,  East  Indiaman  '  Ganges'1.    See:  Dandridge,  Bartholomew  to 

John  M.  Pintard     1795,  April  14. 
Titcomb,  Benjamin.     Capt.,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.      See:  Sullivan,  John  to 

George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Titus,  Jonathan.     Capt.,  4th  New  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 

Todd,  Samuel.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Mighill's  company,  col.  Samuel  Gerrish's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  Sawyer,  Ezekiel 
and  others  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  9. 

Tolbert, .  Sergt.,  major  Andrew  Lewis's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 

Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

TolbotP  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Tompson,  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Tories  on  Long  Island,  List  of.  See:  Greene,  Nathanael,  List  of  principal  tories 
on  Long  Island  1776,  Aug.  11. 

Torrans,  Joseph.     See:  Torrence. 

Torrence,  Joseph.  Lt.,  capt.  Jeremiah  Talbot's  company,  7th  Pennsylvania  regiment. 
Petition  to  George  Washington.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  others  to  George 
Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Totten,  —  — .  Capt.,  militia?  See:  Pray,  John  to  George  Washington  1782, 
June  17. 

Toussaint,  Dominique  Francois.     See:  Toussaint  L' Overture. 

Toussaint  L' Overture,  Dominique  Francois.  Military  dictator  in  St.  Domingo.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  Clement  Biddle  1799,  June  6. 

Towers,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Townsend,  David.  Surgeon,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1. 

Tracy,  Nathan.     Letter  to,     See:  Reed,  Joseph     1775,  Sept.  7. 

Trameld,  Gariard.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Trameld?  Gariard  jr.    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Trammell,  Gariard  jr.     See:  Trameld. 

Treaty  of  Amity,  Commerce  and  Navigation  with  Great  Britain.  See:  Georgia, 
[State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceedings  of  meeting  1795,  July  25.  See: 
Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Letter  to  George  Washington  1795, 
Aug.  1. 

Trech, .  Deserter,  from  col.  Carl  Emil  Kurt  ron  Dunop's  corps  of  yagers.  Exam 
ination  1778,  Oct.  31? 

Trenor,  Peter.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Bryan,  Lord  Fairfax     1794,  Sept. 

Trent,  Alexander.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colon}'] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Trescott,  Lemuel.  Capt.,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1 .  Whit- 
comb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1.  Major,  4(h  Massachusetts  regiment. 
See:  Greaton,  James,  Report  to  George  Washington  1783,  April  24. 

"  Triumph."  British  man-of-war.     See:  A  Stranger  to  Elias  Dayton    1780,  Oct.  17. 

Troutback,  John.  Private,  capt.  Robert  Stewart's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 


INDEX.  301' 

Trowbridge,  .  Loyalist.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  Joan  Bolton  1780,  Sept. 

1  and  5. 

Triimbach  Regiment.  Col,  Carl  Ernst  von  Bischhausen.  See:  German  Troops  in 
America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

"Trumbull."  Continental  frigate ,  capt.  James  Nicholson.  See:  Amicus  Republicae  to 
George  Washington  '  1780,  July  16-19.  Continental  Congress,  Admiralty 
Board  to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  14,  Aug.  31. 

Trumbull,  John.  Secretary  to  John  Jay.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear 
1794,  May  6.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797,  Jan.  13.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  Joseph  Anthony  1799,  March  17. 

Trumbull,  Jonathan.  Governor  of  Connecticut.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1775,  July  18,  Aug.  4,  Aug.  9,  Aug.  14,  Aug.  23,  Oct.  5,  Oct.  13.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Christopher  French  1775,  Aug.  31.  Reed,  Joseph  to 
Thomas  Wharton  1775,  Aug.  31.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775, 
Nov.  2,  Nov.  12,  Dec.  17;  1776,  July  9,  July  11.  Letter  to  George  Wash 
ington  1776,  Nov.  30,  Dec.  6,  Dec.  7;  1778,  Aug.  4. 

Trumbull,  Jonathan  jr.  Lt.  col.  and  military  secretary  to  Washington.  See:  Pray, 
John  to  George  Washington  1782,  June  17.  Washington,  George,  Procla 
mation  1783,  May  3.  Washington,  George  to  Jeremiah  Wadsworth  1796, 
Feb.  11.  Governor  of  Connecticut.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Joseph 
Anthony  1799,  March  17. 

Trumbull,  Joseph.  Col.  and  commissary-general  of  Connecticut  troops.  See:  Reed, 
Joseph  to  John  Thomas  1775,  July  15.  Commissary-general  of  stores,  Conti 
nental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  5. 

Truxton,  Thomas.  Captain,  United  States  navy.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias 
Lear  1794,  May  6. 

"Tryon."  Sloop,  Barent  Van  Akn,  master.  See:  Hughes,  Hugh,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1776,  June  4,  June  5. 

Tryon,  William.  Maj.  gen.,  British  army  and  governor  of  New  York.  See:  Z  to 
George  Washington  1778,  Dec.  16.  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780, 
Aug.  16. 

Tucker,  John.  Private,  capt.  David  Moore's  company,  col.  John  Ni.con's  Massachusetts 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Tucker,  St.  George.     Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George    1797,  May  30. 

Tuckerman,  Abraham.  Lt.  and  adj.,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Hay nes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776, 
April  1.  Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Tudor,  William.  Col.  and  member  Massachusetts  House  of  Representatives.  See:  Mas 
sachusetts,  [State]  Boston.  Vote  of  Committee  on  reception  of  the  President 
1789,  Oct. 

Tufin,  Charles  Armand,  Marquis  de  la  Rouerie.  Col.,  partisan  corps,  Continental 
army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  Jan.  14. 
Ex-brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Count  de 
Rochambeau  1784,  May  16. 

Tunnell,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Tunnell,  William  jr?     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Tupper,  Benjamin.  Major,  col.  John  Fellow's  Massachusetts  regiment  See:  Massachu 
setts,  [Colony]  Springfield,  Committee  of  Correspondence  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Oct.  2.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington  1775,  Oct.  20.  Reed, 
Joseph  1775,  Oct.  26.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  William  Watson  1775, 


302  INDEX. 

Tupper,  Benjamin — Continued. 

Nov.  2.  Lt.  col.,  21st  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Rob 
ert  Hanson  1776,  May  14.  Washington,  George  1776,  June  25.  Certifi 
cate  to  George  Washington.  See:  Cook,  Robert,  Payroll  of  officers  1776, 
Sept.  29.  Col.,  10th  Massachusetts  regiment.  Report  to.  See:  Gibbs,  Caleb 
1781,  July  30. 

Tupper,  Benjamin;  Bochefontaine,  Bechet  de.    and  Nelson,  .      Officers, 

Continental  army.     Report  to  George  Washington     1783,  Jan? 

Turner,  Cornelius.  Private,  capt.  Henry  Miller's  company,  col.  William  Thompson's 
2d  Pennsylvania  rifle  battalion.  See:  Thompson,  William,  Return  1775, 
Oct.  23. 

Turner,  Philip.  Surgeon,  Continental  hospital.  List  of  sick  officers  and  soldiers 
1776,  Nov.  10. 

Turner,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Tyler,  John.  Lt.  col.,  10th  Continental  infantry.  Address  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  June 
29.  Col.,  10th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memoran 
dum  1776. 

Tyler,  Patrick.  Capt.,  80th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

United  States,  Continental  Congress.     See:  Continental  Congress. 

Van  Alen,  Barent.  Master,  sloop  "Tryon."  Receipt  to  Hugh  Hughes.  See:  Hughes, 
Hugh,  Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  June  4,  June  5. 

Van  Berkel,  Peter  John.  Dutcli  Minister  to  United  States.  See:  Washington,  George 
to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1783,  Oct.  15. 

Van  Braam,  Jacob.  Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  A  return  of  company  1754,  July 
9.  List  of  company  1754,  July  9.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  pro 
ceedings  1773,  Nov.  4. 

Van  Buskirk,  Abraham.  Lt.  col.,  3d  battalion,  New  Jersey  Volunteers,  British  pro 
vincial  troops.  See:  Dickson,  James,  Examination  1780,  June  15.  Anii- 
cus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  June  28,  July  16-19.  New 
York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting,  1780,  Aug.  12.  Littel  D. 
to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Sept.  25. 

Van  Cortlandt,  Philip.  Col. ,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Memorandum  1776.  New  York,  [State]  Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779, 
April?  Washington,  George,  Extracts  from  general  orders  1783,  April  3. 
Letter  to  George  Washington.  See:  Huntington,  Jedidiah;  Van  Cortlandt, 
Philip  and  Nicola,  Lewis  to  George  Washington  1783,  May  27. 

Van  Cortlandt,  Philip.  Col.,  " Heard' 's  Brigade",  Essex  county,  New  Jersey,  militia. 
See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Vanderburgh,  Henry  W.  Capt-lt.,  5th  Neiv  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

V.  D.  Secret  agent  See:  New  York,  British  Forces  at,  Information  respecting, 
1780,  May  27. 

Vanderhoven,  John.     See:  Vanderhov 

Vanderhovern,  Elizabeth.  See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks  1780,  Oct.  26,  Oct. 
26-7,  Oct.  28? 

Vanderhovern,  John.  Secret  agent  near  New  York.  Letter  to  George  Washington 
1780,  Nov.  6. 


INDEX.  303 

Van  Dyke,  Abraham  C.  Capt.  of  marines,  frigate  "Saratoga."  See:  Continental 
Congress,  Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  11. 

Van  Dyke,  Cornelius.  Lt.  col.,  1st  New  York,  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Vandyke,  Hendrick.  Col.,  New  Jersey  state  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Van  Lear,  William.  Lt.,  9th  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778, 
Sept.  15. 

Van  Ranselair.     See:  Van  Rensselaer. 

Van  Rensselaer,  Nicholas.  Capt.,  1st  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Van  Bensselaer,  Robert.  Col.,  New  York  militia.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1776,  May  17. 

Van  Schaick,  Goose.  Col.,  1st  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April?  Memorandum  of  reply  to  George  Washing 
ton.  See:  Copp,  John  to  George  Washington  1779,  May  16.  See:  Scudder, 
William  to  George  Washington  1780,  June  13.  Clinton,  James  to  George 
Washington  1779,  June  14.  Varick,  Richard,  Memorandum  of  papers 
1781? 

Vans  Murray,  William.  See:  Bruff,  Thomas  to  George  Washington  1784.  Min 
ister  of  United  States  to  the  Netherlands.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1798,  Aug.  10,  Dec.  26. 

Van  Vleck,  Jacob.  Clergyman.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796, 
Nov.  16.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1796,  Dec.  5.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  Dec.  14;  1797,  Jan.  13. 

Van  Wert,  Isaac.     See:  Van  Woert. 

Van  Woert,  Isaac.  Capt.,  2d  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Return  of  officers  1779,  April? 

Varick,  Richard.  Lt.  col.  and  recording  secretary  to  Washington.  Memorandum  of 
papers  relative  to  routes  into  Canada  1781.  State  of  volumes  in  hands  of, 
1783,  Aug.  14. 

Varnum,  James  Mitchell.  Col.,  1st  Rhode  Island  regiment.  See:  Babcock,  James, 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775,  Aug.  22.  Parke,  John,  Petition  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Aug.  22.  Letter  to  George  Washington  1775, 
Dec.  5.  Col.,  9th  Continental  infantry.  Petition  to  George  Washington 
1776,  May  10.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776.  Brig,  gen., 
Continental  army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1777,  Dec. 
10?,  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington  1778,  Jan.  10.  Lee,  Charles 
to  George  Washington  1778,  June  2.  Washington,  George,  General  orders 
1778,  June  11. 

Varnum,  Jonathan.  Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Washington, 
George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Vaudreuil,  Lewis  Philippe  de  Rigaud,  Marquis  de  Chef  d' Escadre,  French  fleet  in 
America.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1782,  Aug.  10.  See  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Count  de  Rochambeau  1782,  Aug.  11,  Nov.  3. 

4'Vaughan."  British  galley  at  Lloyds  Neck.  See:  S.  G.  to  John  Bolton  1781,  July 
30. 


304  INDEX. 

Vaughan,  John.  Maj.  gen.,  British  army.  ISee:  Z  to  George  \Vashington  1778, 
Dec.  7.  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  July  16. 

Vaughen.     See:  Vaughan. 

Veal,  Abraham.  Private,  5th  regiment  Dutchess  county,  New  York,  militia.  See: 
Lasick,  Ludwig,  Examination  1780,  June  16. 

Veatch,  Hezekiah.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Francis  Deakina     1799,  Jan.  25, 

June  16,  June  26. 
Vernon,  Job.     Capt-lt.,  5th  Pennsylvania  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington. 

See:   McClelan,    John    and    other   officers    to   George   Washington  »  1778, 

Sept.  15. 
Vidal,  —     — .     French  gentleman  in  New  York.     Letter  to  George  Washington.     See: 

D'Orillac,  Le  Chevalier  and  others  to  George  Washington     1776,  Aug.  6. 
Vidlehausen,   -      — .     Col.,  Anspach  Hessian  regiment.     See:  German  Troops  in 

America,     List  forwarded  to  George  Washington     1780-1. 
Vinal,   Benjamin.     Master,  armed  galley  "Lady  Washington."     See:  Cook,  Robert, 

Payroll  of  officers     1776,  Sept. 

Vinal,  Joseph..  Private,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Vincent,  Jean.  Hereditary  chief  of  the  Huron  Indians.  See:  Gosselin,  Clement  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Jan? 

Vinson,  William  Private? ,  col.  Daniel  Hitchcock1  s  Rhode  Island  regiment.  See:  Hitch 
cock,  Daniel  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct  7,  Oct  9. 

Violet,  John.  See:  Washington,  George,  Observations  on  James  Anderson's 
accounts  1798,  Feb.  1. 

Viomenil,  Antoine  Charles  du  Houx,  Baron  de.  Afaj.  gen.,  French  army  in  Amer 
ica.  See:  Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders  1781,  Oct.  20. 

Viomenil,  Charles  Joseph  Hyacinthe  du  Houx,  Marquis  de.  Maj.  gen.,  French  army 
in  America.  See:  Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders  1781,  Oct.  20. 

Virginia,  [Colony]  Troops.  Present  and  proposed  establishment  1754?  March- 
Oct.  1st  regiment.  See:  West,  John  jr.,  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 
A  morning  return  to  George  Washington  1754,  July  1.  List  of  names  of  the 
men  who  have  received  bounty  money  1754.  Organization  of.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dimviddie  1755,  Aug.- 
Sept?  Augusta  county  militia.  Council  of  officers  1756,  July  27.  1st  regiment. 
See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance 
1758,  Sept.  14.  Articles  of  association.  1770,  June  22.  Council.  Proceedings 
on  western  land  grants  1773,  Nov.  4.  Troops,  3d  regiment.  Memorial  of  1st 
lieutenants  to  George  Washington  1776,  Sept.  Fairfax  county.  Letter  to 
George  Washington,  Capt.  John  West  and  John  West  esq.  1774,  May  16. 
Memoranda  respecting  law  of  inspection  of  fish  1774,  May  16?  Summary  of 
resolves  passed  at  a  meeting  oi  inhabitants  and  freeholders  1774,  July  18. 
Alexandria.  Improvement  of.  See:  Ramsey,  William;  Adam,  Robert  and 
Carlyle  &  Dalton  to  George  Washington  and  John  West  1774,  May  16. 
Yorktown.  British  Forces  at,  See:  Yorktown. 

Viven,  —  — .  Capt.,  col.  XaUianiel  Gist'*  additional  Continental  regiment.  See:  Gist, 
Nathaniel,  Return  1778,  Jan.  9. 

Vorus, —  — .  Military  store-keeper.  See:  Lo wry,  Stephen  and  Wharton,  Carpenter, 
Return  of  provisions  1776,  Nov.  29. 

Vose,  Amariah.  Holdier  in  late  Continental  army.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Jennings,  Daniel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1789,  Oct.  28. 


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INDEX.  305 

Vose,  Joseph.  Col.,  1st  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Hand,  Edward,  Return  to 
George  Washington  1781,  Oct. 

Wadsworth,  Amos.  Ensign,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph 
Spencer.  See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance 
of  officers  1775,  July  26? 

Wadsworth,  James.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1776,  June  27. 

Wadsworth,  Jeremiah.  Col.  and  commissary  general  of  purchases.  Letter' to,  See: 
Washington,  George  1779,  Feb.  12,  Feb.  14,  March  2,  April  20.  Col.  and 
late  commissary  general  of  purchases.  See:  Elaine,  Ephraim  to  George  Wash 
ington  1781,  March  21.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1796,  Feb. 
11. 

Wadsworth,  Peleg.  Capt.,  col.  Theophilus  Cotton's  Massachusetts  regiment.  Letter  to, 
See:  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  5. 

Wagener,  Andrew.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Wagener,  Peter.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Wagener,  Peter  jr.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June 22. 

Waggener,  Thomas.  Capt?,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George, 
List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie  1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Waggoner,  George.  Late  private,  4th  Continental  dragoons.  See:  Heard,  John, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Waistfield,  James.     See:   Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Wakelee,  Henry.  Private,  commander  in  chief 's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Waldecker  Regiment.  See:  German  Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to 
George  Washington  1780-1. 

Waldo,  John.  Surgeon  pro  tern.,  Continental  hospital.  Letter  to  Jedidiah  Hunting- 
ton.  See:  Markham,  Barzillai  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  3. 

Walke,  Anthony.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Walker,  Benjamin.  Capt.,  4th  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State] 
Troops,  Return  of  officers  1779,  April?  Lt.  col.  and  aid  de  camp  to  Wash 
ington.  Letter  to  Horatio  Gates  1783,  Feb.  16. 

Walker,  James.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Ar 
ticles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Walker,  Robert?  of  New  Haven,  Connecticut.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton 
1780,  Nov.  5. 

Walker,  Thomas.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Blair,  John  to  George 
Washington  1773. 

Walker,  William.  Private,  7th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct  18. 

Wallace,  James.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 
Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Wallace,  John.  British  naval  officer  and  prisoner  of  war.  Petition  to  George  Wash 
ington.  See:  Clutterbuck,  Christian  M.  and  others  to  George  Washington 
1776,  May  5. 

Waller,  Benjamin.  Clerk  of  General  Court  of  Virginia.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed 
of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763,  Feb.  14.  Mercer,  George  and  others. 
Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1774,  Dec.  12. 

Waller,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
'  19108—01 20 


306  INDEX. 

Walsing-ham,  R.  B.  Commodore,  British  navy,  on  ship  "Thunderer."  See:  Arnicas 
Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780,  July,  Aug.  1. 

Walters,  Robert.  Private,  capt  Thomas  Bullilt's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Wanson,  James.  Private,  7th  regiment,  British  army.  See:  Durie,  Thomas,  Re 
turn  to  George  Washington  1781,  Oct.  18. 

Ward,  Artemas.  Maj.  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Stoughton,  Samuel  jr.  to  George 
Washington  1775,  Oct.  9.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1775,  Xov. 
17.  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1775,  Nov.  28.  See:  Thomas,  John  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Dec.  8.  Letter  to,  See:  Harrison,  Robert  Han 
son  1775,  Dec.  11.  Washington, "George  1775,  Dec.  17.  Harrison,  Rob 
ert  Hanson  1775,  Dec.  21,  Dec.  25;  1776,  Jan.  2,  May  2.  See:  Varnum, 
James  Mitchell  to  George  Washington  1776,  May  10.  Letter  to,  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  1776,  May  13.  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  May  16. 
Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  May  19.  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  June 
7,  June  10.  Washington,  George  1776,  July  11. 

Ward,  Benjamin.  Capt.,  Loyal  American  regiment.  See:  A  Stranger  to  George 
Washington  1780,  Oct.  23. 

Ward,  Jonathan.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Welch,  William  and  others, 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775-76.  Col.,  21st  Continental  infantry. 
See:  Foster,  Isaac  to  John  Morgan  1776,  June  25.  Address  to  GJeorge 
Washington.  See:  Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  others  to  George  Wash 
ington  1776,  June  29.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Ward,  Phineas.  Sergt-major,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  A  return  of  artificer  regiment  1776,  Aug.  4. 

Ward,  Richard.     See:  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington     1780,  Oct.  15. 

Ward,  —  — .  Major.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to  George  Washington  1780, 
July  19. 

Wardell,  Nathan.  Li.,  armed  galley  "Lady  Washington."  See:  Cook,  Robert, 
Payroll  of  officers  1776,  Sept. 

Ware,  —  — .  Capt.,  Maryland  provincial  troops.  See:  Washington,  George,  List 
of  officers  killed  etc.  at  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  on  Major  James 
Grant's  reconnoissance  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Warner,  Robert.  Ensign,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spen 
cer.  See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of 
officers  1775,  July  26? 

Warner,  —  — .  Surveyor?  See:  Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewis  1796, 
Dec.  19. 

"Warren."  Prize.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  Committee  of  Safety  of  Stonington 
1775,  Nov.  27. 

Warren,  James.  Speaker,  Massachusetts  House  of  Representatives.  Letter  to,  See: 
Gates,  Horatio  1775,  July  21.  Washington,  George  1775,  July  23,  July 
29,  July  31,  Aug.  6.  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Aug.  14.  Washington,  George 
1775,  Aug.  23.  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Aug.  24,  Aug.  25.  Washington,  George 
1775,  Sept.  10,  Sept.  28.  Reed,  Joseph  1775,  Oct.  2.  Washington,  George 
1775,  Oct.  30,  Nov.  2.  Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Nov.  10.  Washington,  George 
1775,  Nov.  29,  Dec.  23;  1776,  Jan.  15.  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Jan.  26. 

"Washington."  Armed  vessel.  See:  Moylan,  Stephen  to  William  Watson  1775, 
Nov.  2. 

Washington,  Anna  Maria.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  March 
27.  Nov.  16.  Dec.  14. 


307 


Washing-ton,  Anne  Blackburn.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Bushrod  Washington 
1794,  Feb.  23. 

"Washington,  Bushrod.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1794,  Feb.  23.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  George  Minor  1794,  April  13.  Letter  to,  See: 
Washington,  George  1796,  Feb.  10,  March  9.  See:  Washington,  George  to 
Robert  Lewis  1797,  March  10.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1796, 
March  21.  See:  Washington,  George  to  James  Anderson  1798,  Nov.  1. 
Washington,  George  to  Henry  Lee  1798,  Nov.  4.  Washington,  George  to 
John  Marshall  1798,  Dec.  30.  Washington,  George  to  Henry  Lee  1798, 
Dec.  31.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1798,  Dec.  31.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Wilson  Allen  1799,  June  17. 

Washington,  Edward.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770, 
June  22. 

Washington,  Edward  jr.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770. 
June  22. 

Washington,  Frances.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1793,  Aug.  18. 

Washington,  George.  Documents  from.  Entries  for  all  documents  written  by 
Washington  or  under  his  authority  will  be  found  in  the  first  division  of  this 
calendar  in  chronological  arrangement. 

Washington,  George.  Documents  to.  Entries  for  all  documents  received  by  Wash 
ington  will  be  found  in  the  second  division  of  this  calendar  in  chronological 
arrangement. 

Washington,   George  Augustine.     Major.     See:  Washington,   George  to  William 

Washington     1793,  Jan.  30.     Washington,  George  to  John  Fitzgerald     1793, 

Aug.  11.     Washington,  George  to  Lund  Washington     1794,  Nov.  19. 
Washington,  George  Steptoe.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewis     1796, 

March  10.     Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1796,  March  30. 
Washington,  Harriot.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Andrew  Parks     1796,  April  7. 
Washington,  Henry.     See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Augustine  Washington 

1799,  Feb.  14. 
Washington,  John  Augustine.     See:  Mississippi  Company,     Articles  of  association 

1763,  June  3. 
Washington,  Lawrence.  "o/Chotank."     See:  Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewis 

1796,  Dec.  19. 
Washington,  Lawrence  Augustine.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1797, 

Sept.  3. 
Washington,  Lund.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June 

22.     Manager  of  Mt.    Vernon  estate.     Letter  to,     See:    Washington,  George 

1794,  Nov.  19. 

Washington,  Martha.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Elias  Boudinot  1782,  Dec.  14. 
Washington,  George  to  Bushrod  Washington  1794,  Feb.  23.  Washington, 
George  to  Tobias  Lear  1794,  May  6.  Letter  to  Tobias  Lear.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  and  Washington,  Martha,  Letter  to  Tobias  Lear  1796,  March 
30.  See:  Washington,  George  to  John  Trumbull  1797,  Jan.  13.  Washington, 
George  to  Frederick  Kitt  1798,  Jan.  29.  Washington,  George  to  B  - 
Fendall  1798,  March  6.  Washington,  George  to  John  Trumbull  1798, 
July  25.  Washington,  George  to  Bryan,  Lord  Fairfax  1799,  Jan.  20. 
Washington,  George  to  Charles  Cotesworth  Pinckney  1799,  June  5.  Wash 
ington,  George  to  Edward  Savage  1799,  June  30. 

Washington,  Samuel.  See:  Washington,  George  to  David  Stuart  1794,  Sept.  21. 
Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewis  1796,  Dec.  19. 


308  INDEX. 

Washington,  Warner.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Robert  Lewis    1796,  Dec.  19.. 

"Washington,  William.  Colonel.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1793,  Jan. 
30.  Brig,  gen.,  United  States  army.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Charles 
Cotesworth  Pinckney  1799,  March  31.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington, 
George  1799,  March  31. 

Washington,  William  Augustine.  Colonel.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George- 
1795,  Feb.  18.  Washington,  George  1799,  Feb.  14.  See:  Washington, 
George  to  Henry  Lee  1799,  April  18.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George 
1799,  May  20,  May  24,  June  10. 

Waterbury,  David.  Col.,  5th  Connecticut  regiment.  Letter  to.  See:  Washington, 
George  1776,  May  13. 

Watertown,  Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  [Colony]  Watertown. 

Wats,  Arthur.     See:  Watts. 

Watson,  Joseph.  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763r 
Feb.  14. 

Watson,  William.  Agent  for  fitting  out  armed  vessels.  Letter  to,  See:  Reed,  Joseph 
1775,  Oct.  17,  Oct.  26.  Moylan.  Stephen  1775,  Nov.  2,  Nov.  6,  Nov.  8, 
Nov.  16,  Nov.  17,  Nov.  18,  Dec.  1,  Dec.  5,  Dec.  13,  Dec.  26;  1776,  Jan.  7. 
Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  Jan.  20.  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  Jan.  25, 
Jan.  28,  Feb.  1,  Feb.  24,  March  11. 

"Watt."  British  privateer,  capt.  -  Coulthard.  See:  Amicus  Reipublicae  to 

George  Washington  1780,  July  16-19. 

Watts,  Arthur.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 

Watts,  James.  Capt.,  British  merchant  ship.  See:  Sargent,  Winthrop  to  George 
Washington  1776,  March  14? 

Wayles,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Wayne,  Anthony.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Washington,  George,  Plan 
for  the  attack  at  Germantovvn  1777,  Oct.  3.  Lee,  Charles  to  George  Wash 
ington  1778,  June  2.  Lee,  Charles,  Opinion  of  board  of  officers  1778, 
June  2.  Washington,  George,  General  orders  1778,  June  11.  Scarnmellr 
Alexander  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  5.  Washington,  George,  In 
telligence  from  deserters  1778.  Washington,  George,  Regimental  orders 
1781,  Oct.  25. 

Weaden,  Samuel.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Weathers,  William.  Private,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regi 
ment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnois- 
sance,  Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Weatherspoon,  John.  Private,  It.  col.  Adam  Stephen's  company,  1st  Virginia  regi 
ment.  See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnois- 
sance,  Return  to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 

Webb,  Charles.  Col.,  19th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1776. 

Webb,  Samuel  Blatchey.  Major  and  aid  de  camptomaj.  gen.  Israel  Putnam.  Remon 
strance  to  Joseph  Spencer.  See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regi 
ment,  Remonstrance  of  officers  1775,  July  26? 

Webster,  George.     Secret  agent.     See:  Littel  D.  to  John  Hendricks     1780,  Sept.  7. 

Webster,  Jacob.  Lt.,  capt.  Philip  Tilton's  company,  3d  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See: 
Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct? 

Webster,  John.  Private,  capt.  Thomas  Bullitfs  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  See: 
Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance,  Return 
to  George  Washington  1758,  Sept.  14. 


ESTDEX.  309 

Webster,  John.  Col.,  1st  regiment,  Middlesex  county,  New  Jersey,  militia.  See:  Wash 
ington,  George,  Memorandum  of  New  Jersey  militia  1780,  June. 

Webster,  Peter.  Private,  col.  James  Frye's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See:  Kittredge, 
Thomas,  Certificate  1775,  Oct.  23. 

"Wedbey."  British  ship  at  Philadelphia.  See:  Heard,  John,  Return  to  George 
Washington  1778,  June  18. 

Weed,  Edward.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Weed,  Jacob.      Commissary?,  Continental  army.     See:  Continental  army,  Cattle  for, 

1777,  Dec? 

Weed,  Jonathan.     Private,  capt.  Pfiilip  Tilton's  company,  2d  New  Hampshire  regiment. 

See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
Weeden,  George.     See:  Washington,  George,     List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 

Dinwiddie     1755,  Aug. -Sept? 

Weedon,  George.  Col.,  3d  Virginia  regiment.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memo 
randum  1776.  Prig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George 
Washington  1777,  Dec.  10?  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington 

1778,  Jan.  10. 

Weems,  Mason  Locke.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George     1799,  March  31 
Weisenfeld,  Frederick.     See:  Weissenfel. 

Weisor,  Peter.  Lt.,  capt.  Dark!  Harris's  company,  1st  Continental  regiment.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Weissenfel,  Frederick.  Lt.  col.,  3d  New  York  regiment.  Recommendation  to  George 
Washington.  See:  Ritzema,  Rudolphus  and  Weissenfel,  Frederick  to  George 
Washington  1776,  Aug.  12.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops,  Return  of 
officers  1779,  April? 

Welch,  James.  Letter  to,  See:  Washington,  George  1797,  Dec.  1,  Dec.  7.  See: 
Washington,  George  to  James  Keith  1797,  Dec.  10.  Letter  to,  See:  Wash 
ington,  George  1799,  Feb.  15,  May  26.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Mason 
Locke  Weems  1799,  March  31.  Washington,  George  to  William  B.  Harrison 
1799,  April  10. 

Welch,  John.  Private,  capt.  Micajah  Gleason's  company,  col.  John  Nixon's  Massachu 
setts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Welch,  William  and  others.  Soldiers  returned  from  the  expedition  against  Quebec. 
Petition  to  George  Washington  1775-6. 

Weldenberg, .  Col.,  commanding  Hessian  brigade  at  New   York.     See:  Littel  D. 

to  George  Washington    1780,  July  24. 

Wells,  Enoch.  Corporal,  commander  in  chiefs  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Wells,  Levi.  Capt.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 
See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,  Remonstrance  of  officers 

1775,  July  26?     Major,  2d  Continental  infantry.     Address  to  George  Wash 
ington.     See:  Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  others  to  George  Washington 

1776,  June  29. 

Welsh,  Jacob.  Ensign,  6th  Continental  infantry.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  April  1.  See: 
Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of  officers  1776,  April  1. 

Welscher, .    See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,    Proceedings  of  meeting 

1795,  July  25. 


310  INDEX. 

"Wendell,  John  H.  Capt.,  1st  New  York  regiment.  See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 
Eeturn  of  officers  1779,  April?  See:  Copp,  John  to  George  Washington 

1779,  May  16. 

"Wentworth,  Jonathan.  Capt.,  2d  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John 
to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

"Wentworth,  Joshua.  Col.  and  agent  for  Continental  armed  rebels.  Letter  to,  See: 
Moylan,  Stephen  1775,  Dec.  1,  Dec.  14.  Washington,  George  1776,  Jan.  10. 
Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  1776,  Jan.  14.  Moylan,  Stephen  1776,  March  25. 
Washington,  George  1776,  June  15. 

"Wentworth,  Himking.     Chairman,  New  Hampshire  Committee  of  Safety.     Letter  to. 

See:  Washington,  George     1775,  Oct.  5.     Reed,  Joseph     1775,  Oct.  7. 
"Wentworth  Volunteers.     Loyalist  troops.     See:  Culper,   Samuel  to  John  Bolton 

1780,  Nov.  5. 

"West,  H .  See:  Pearson,  Simon,  Deed  of  sale  to  George  Washington  1763, 

Feb.  14. 

West,  John.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22.  Vir 
ginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings  1773,  Nov.  4.  Member  of  Virginia 
House  of  Burgesses.  Letter  to,  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Fairfax  county 
1774,  May  16.  Ramsey,  William;  Adam,  Robert  and  Carlyle  &  Dalton 
1774,  May  16.  See:  Lysle,  John  to  Capt,  John  West  1774,  May  19. 

"West,  John.     See:  Washington,  George  to  William  Herbert     1794,  March  10. 

"West,  John.  Captain  and  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  Letter  to,  See: 
Virginia,  [Colony]  Fairfax  county  1774,  May  16.  Lysle,  John  1774, 
May  19. 

"West,  John  jr.  Capt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.  Return  of  new  recruits  1754,  June? 
See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

West,  Roger?     Major.     Letter  to,     See:  AVashington,  George     1799,  April  23. 

West,  Samuel.     Clergyman.     Letter  to,     See:  Reed,  Joseph     1775,  Oct.  17. 

Westcote  of  Balamare,  William  Henry  Lyttleton,  Baron.     See:  Lyttleton. 

Western  Expedition.     See:  Washington,  George,     Return  of  troops     1779,  Aug? 

Western,  William.     See:  Virginia,   [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22- 

Westfield,  Massachusetts.     See:  Massachusetts,  Westfield. 

Weston,  William.  Civil  engineer.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear  1795, 
March  4. 

Wetherbee,  John.  Private,  capt.  Reuben  Dickinson's  company,  col.  Benjamin  Rugoles 
Woodbridge's  Massachusetts  regiment.  See :  Homans,  John,  Certificate  to 
Benjamin  Ruggles  Woodbridge  1775,  Nov.  30. 

Wharton,  Carpenter.  Asst.  deputy  commissary-general.  See:  Lowry,  Stephen  and 
Wharton,  Carpenter,  Return  of  provisions  1776,  Nov.  29. 

Wharton,  John.  Capt.,  Pennsylvania  militia.  See:  Pennsylvania,  [Province]  Com 
mittee  of  Safety  to  George  Washington  1775,  Aug.  17. 

Wharton,  John.  Member,  Continental  Nan/  Board.  Letter  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Hopkinson,  Francis  and  Wharton,  John  to  George  Washington  1777, 
Dec.  30. 

Wharton,  Thomas?  jr.     Captain.     Letter  to,     See:    Reed,  Joseph     1775,  Aug.  31, 

Sept.  3. 

Whatts,  James.     See:  Watts. 
Wheeler,  John.     See:  Wheelock. 


INDEX.  311 

Wheelock,  John.     Delegate  to  Pennsylvania  Assembly.     Letter  to,    See:  Washington, 

George     1775,  Dec.  12. 
Whiley,  Thomas.     See:  Wylie. 
Whipple,  William.     Chairman,    Committee  of  Safety  of  New  Hampshire.     Letter  to, 

See:    AVashington,   George      1775,    Oct.  15.      Member,   Continental  Congress. 

Letter  to,     See:  Moylan,  Stephen     1776,  Jan.  27. 

Whitcomb,  Asa.     Col.,  6th  Continental  infantry.    Letter  to  George  Washington.    See: 

Haynes,  Aaron  and  others  to  George  Washington     1776,  April  1.    List  of 

officers     1776,  April  1. 
Whitcomb,  Jonathan,     ('apt.,  3d  Xeiv  Hampshire  regiment.     See:  Sullivan,  John  to 

George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  14. 
White,  Alexander.     Commissioner  of  the  Federal  City.     See:  Washington,  George  to 

Tobias  Lear    1796,   Feb.   15.     Letter  to   George  Washington.     See:  Scott, 

Gustavus;  Thornton,  William  and  White,  Alexander  to  George  Washington 

1799,  March  2. 
White,    Nehemiah.     Lt.,  col.    Joseph    Read's    Massachusetts    regiment.     Petition    to 

George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  20. 

White  Plains,  New  York,  Battle  of.     Return  to  George  Washington  of  killed  and 

wounded     1776,  Oct.  28. 
White,  William.     Captain,  1st  Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Hand,  Edward,     Return 

to  George  Washington     1781,  Oct. 

White,  William.     Clergyman.     Letter  to,    See:  Washington,  George     1799,  May  30. 
Whitehead,  Edward.     Private,  col.  George  Washington's  company,  1st  Virginia  regi 
ment.     See:  Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnois- 

sance,     Return  to  George  Washington     1758,  Sept,  14. 
Whiting,  Anthony.     Manager  of  ML  Vernon  estate.    See:  Washington,  George  to  John 

Fitzgerald     1793,  Aug.  11. 
Whiting,  Daniel.     Capt.,  6tli   Continental  infantry.     See:  Whitcomb,  Asa,     List  of 

officers     1776,  April  1. 

Whiting,  Francis.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Whiting,  Thomas.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Whitney,  John.     Lt.,  col.  Jonathan  Brewer's  artificer  regiment.     See:  Washington, 

George,     A  return  of  artificer  regiment    1776,  Aug.  4. 

Wiggins,  Nicholas.  Private,  capt.  Richard  Shortridge's  company,  2d  Xew  Hampshire 
regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Wigglesworth,  Edward.  Col.,  13th  Massachusetts  regiment.  Letter  to  George  Wash 
ington  1778,  June  10. 

Wigton,  John.  Ensign,  3d  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Wikoff,  Capt.,  col.  David  Forman's  additional  Continental  regiment.  See:  Forman, 
David  to  George  Washington  1778,  March  28. 

Wilber,  John  David.     See:  Wilper. 

Wiley,  Edward.  Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.  See:  Washington,  George, 
Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard  1783,  March  2. 

Wiley,    Thomas.     See:  Wylie. 

Wilkes,  —     — .     See:  Washington,  George  to  George  Clinton     1797,  Feb.  28. 

Wilkins,  William.  Private,  capt.  Asa  Prince's  company,  col.  John  Mansfield's  Massa 
chusetts  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 


312  INDEX. 

Willet,  Benjamin.     Private,  capt.    Thomas  Mighill's  company,    col.  Samuel  Gemsli's 

Massachusetts  regiment.     Petition  to  George  Washington.     See:  Sawyer,  Eze- 

kiel  and  others  to  George  Washington     1775,  Oct.  9. 
Willet,  Marinus.     Li.  col.,  3d  Neiv  York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]  Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 
Willey,  John.     Capt.,  2d  Connecticut  regiment.     Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 

See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,     Remonstrance  of  officers 

1775,  July  26? 
Williams,  Abraham.  Lt.,  6th  Continental  infantry.  See:  Whitcomb,  Asa,  List  of 

officers     1776,  April  1. 

Williams,  Ayler.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Williams,  Charles.     Loyalist.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton     1780,  Dec.  24. 
Williams,  Eleazar.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Williams,  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  Juno  22. 
Williams,  James.     Capt.,  lltli  Continental  infantry.     See:  Harris,  Joseph  to  George 

Washington     1775,  Sept.  28. 
Williams,  Jeremiah.     See:  A'irginia,   [Colony]   Articles  of  association     1770,  June 

22. 

Williams,  John.     See:  Washington,  George,     List  of  officers  submitted  to  Robert 

Dinwiddie     1755,  Aug.-Sept? 
Williams,  John.     Private,   It.   col.  Adam   Stephen's  company,    l*t    Virginia   regiment. 

See:   Fort  Duquesne,  Pennsylvania,  Major  James  Grant's  reconnoissance, 

Return  to  George  Washington     1758,  Sept.  14. 
Williams,  Jonathan.     Secretary  to  Benjamin  Franklin.     See:  Jones,  John  Paul  to 

George  Washington     1778,  Aug.  6. 

Williams,  J .     See:  Washington,  George  to  Clement  Biddle     1799,  June  (>. 

Williams,  Thomas.     Capt.,  col.  John  Paterson's  Massachusetts  regiment.     Petition  to 

George  Washington.     See:  Welch,  William  and  others  to  George  Washing 
ton     1775-76. 

Williams,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  Juno  22. 
Williams,  William   jr.      See:    Virginia,    [Colony]    Articles    of    association      1770, 

June  22. 
Williamson,  James.     Lt.,  capt.  Robert  Wilson's  company,  7th  Pennsylvania  regiment. 

Petition  to  George  Washington.     See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to 

George  Washington     1778,  Sept.  15. 
Williamson,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June 

22. 
Willing,  James.     See:  Z  to  George  Washington     1778,  Dec.  19. 

Willing,  Richard.  Capt.,  Pennsylvania  militia.  See:  Pennsylvania,  [Province] 
Committee  of  Safety  to  George  Washington  1775,  Aug.  17. 

Willing  &  Francis.  Merchants.  See:  Dandridge,  Bartholomew  to  John  M.  Pin- 
tard  1795,  April  14. 

Willis,  Enoch.     Deserter?  from  British  army.     Examination     1777,  June  7. 

Willis,  Solomon.     Capt.,2d  Connecticut  regiment.     Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 

See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,     Remonstrance  of  officers 

1775,  July  26? 
Willis.  See:  Wyllys. 
Williston,  Consider.  Lt.,  3d  Connecticut  regiment.  Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 

See  Connecticut,   [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,     Remonstrance  of  officers 

1775,  July  26? 


INDEX.  313 

Wilper,  John  David.     Sergt.,  capt.  John  West's  company,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See: 

West,  John  jr.,     Return  of  new  recruits     1754,  June?     Virginia,  [Colony] 

Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 
Wilson,  Cornelius.     Drummer,  commander  in  chief  s  guard.    See:  Washington,  George, 

A  return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 
Wilson,  James.     Lt.,  capt.  John  Lowden's  company,  1st  Continental  regiment.     See: 

Hand,  Edward,     Return  of  officers    1776.     Lt.,  1st  Pennsylvania  regiment. 

See:  Hand,  Edward,    Answers  to  nineteen  questions  propounded  by  George 

Washington    1779,  May-June? 

Wilson,  John,  of  Augusta.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia, 

[Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Wilson,  William.     Lt.,  capt.  John  Lowden's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.     See: 

Hand,  Edward,     Return  of  officers    1776.     Capt.,  1st  Pennsylvania  regiment. 

See:  Hand,  Edward,     Answers  to  nineteen  questions  propounded  by  George 

Washington     1779,  May-June? 
Win,  Allen?  John.     "Refugee."     See:  Heard,  John,     Return  to  George  Washington 

1778,  June  18. 

Windser,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]     Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Windser,  Thomas  jr?  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association  1770,  June 
22. 

Winn.  George.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Winn,  John.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Arti 
cles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Winsor.     See:  Windser. 

Winterbury?  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 

Wisner,  John.  Capt.,  Orange  county,  New  York,  minute  men.  See:  Nicoll,  Isaac, 
Return  to  George  Washington  1776,  Apr.  23-29. 

Wissenbach  Regiment.  See:  German  Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to 
George  Washington  1780-1.  Ernest,  John  and  two  others,  Intelligence 
obtained  from,  1782,  Nov.  30. 

Witcom,  Richard.  Soldier,  late  Continental  army.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Jennings,  Daniel  and  others  to  George  Washington  1789,  Oct.  28. 

Wodrons, —  — .  See:  Washington,  George  to  Alexander  Spotswood  1797,  Feb.  1. 
See  also:  Woodrow? 

Woelpert,  John  David.     See:  Wilper. 

Wolcott,  Oliver.     Secretary  of  the  Treasury  of  the  United  States.     Letter  to,     See: 

Washington,  George     1797,  May  7. 
Wood,    Alexander.      Private,   80th   regiment,   British  army.     See:    Durie,   Thomas, 

Return  to  George  WTashington     1781,  Oct.  2. 
Wood,  Elijah.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association    1770,  June  22. 

Wood,  James.  Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.  See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Arti 
cles  of  association  1770,  June  22. 

Wood,  Mary  Dorcas.  See:  Washington,  George  to  Lawrence  Augustine  Washington 
1797,  Sept.  3. 

Woodard.     See:  Woodward. 

Woodberry,  —  — .  of  Connecticut.  See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1780, 
March  11-13. 


314  INDEX. 

Woodbridge,  Benjamin  Haggles.  Col.,  Massachusetts  regiment.  Endorsement.  See: 
Homans,  John  to  Benjamin  Ruggles  Woodbridge  1775,  Oct.  23.  Recom 
mendation  to  George  Washington.  See:  Homans,  John,  Certificate  to 
Benjamin  Ruggles  Woodbridge  1775,  Nov.  30.  Certificates  to  George  Wash 
ington  1775,  Dec.  22. 

Woodbury,  Elisha.  Capt.,  1st  New  Hampshire  regiment.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to 
George  Washington  1775,  Oct.  14. 

Woodford,  William.  Brig,  gen.,  Continental  army.  See:  Sullivan,  John  to  George 
Washington  1777,  Dec.  10?  Pickering,  Timothy  to  George  Washington 

1778,  Jan.    10.      Washington,    George,      General    orders     1778,  June    11. 
Scammell,   Alexander  to  George  Washington     1778,  Sept.   5.     Letter  to, 
See:  Washington,  George     1778,  Sept.  19.     See:  Scammell,  Alexander  to 
George  Washington     1779,  Aug.  28.     Letter  to,     See:  Washington,  George 

1779,  Nov.  25,  Dec.  6,  Dec.  13. 

Woodhull,  Nathan.     Capta'm.     See:  Culper,  Samuel  to  John  Bolton     1780,  Sept.  1 

and  5. 
Woodhull,  Nathaniel.     President,  New   York  Provincial  Congress.     Letter  to,     See: 

Washington,  George     1775,  Oct.  24. 

Woodrop,  Robert.     See:  Mississippi  Company,    Articles  of  association   1763,  June  3. 
Woodrow,  —     — .     Surveyor.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Alexander  Spotswood 

1799,  March  25. 
Woodson,  John.     Member  of  Virginia  House  of  Burgesses.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony] 

Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Woodward,  Henry.     Lt.,  1st  Virginia  regiment.     See:  Washington,  George,     List  of 

officers  submitted  to  Robert  Dinwiddie     1755,  Aug.-Sept? 
Woodward,  Samuel.     Sergt.,  capt.  Nathan  Fuller's  company,  col.  Thomas  Gardner's 

Massachusetts  regiment.     See:  Langdon,  Samuel  to  George  \Vashington     1775, 

Sept,  18. 
Wooster,  David.     Brig,  gen.,    Continental  army.     Letter  to,      See:    Reed,  Joseph 

1775,  July  25. 
Work,  Henry.     Captain.     See:  Angel,  Abiathari,     Petition  to  George  Washington 

1775,"  Sept.  2. 
Worthington,  Asa?     Col.  and  inspector  of  cattle,  commissary  department,  Continental 

army.     See:  Hopkinson,  Francis  and  Wharton,  John  to  George  Washington 

1777,  Dec.  30.     Continental  army,  Cattle  for,     1777,  Dec? 
Wortman,  Samuel.    Private,  commander  in  chief's  guard.    See:  Washington,  George, 

Return  of  the  commander  in  chief's  guard     1783,  March  2. 
Wray,  Jacob.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Wren,  Isaac.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Wren,  James.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Wren,  John.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Wren,  Lewis?    See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Wren,  Thomas.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Wren,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Articles  of  association     1770,  June  22. 
Wright,  Jacob.     Capt.,  2d  New   York  regiment.     See:  New  York,  [State]    Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 
Wright,  Samuel.     Lt.,  %d  Connecticut  regiment.     Remonstrance  to  Joseph  Spencer. 

See:  Connecticut,  [Colony]  Troops,  2d  regiment,     Remonstrance  of  officers 

1775,  July  26? 
Wright,  William.     See:  Virginia,  [Colony]  Council  proceedings     1773,  Nov.  4. 


INDEX.  315 

Wurmb,  Frederick  Wilhelm  von.  Col.,  1st  regiment,  Hessian  troops.  See:  German 
Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1.  Culper, 
Samuel  to  John  Bolton  1782,  July  5. 

Wurmb,  Liuhvig  J.  Adolph  von.  Lt.  ml.,  mounted  and  dismounted  yagers.  See: 
German  Troops  in  America,  List  forwarded  to  George  Washington  1780-1. 

Wylie,  Thomas.  Capt.,  col.  Benjamin  Flower's  artillery  and  artificer  regiment.  See: 
Flower,  Benjamin,  Return  to  George  Washington  1780,  Feb.  22. 

Wyllys,  Samuel.  Col.,  22d  Continental  infantry.  Address  to  George  Washington. 
See:  Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  others  to  George  Washington  1776,  June 
29.  See:  Washington,  George,  Memorandum  1776. 

Yates,  Christopher.     See:  Mercer,  George  and   others,     Deed   of  sale   to   George 

Washington     1774,  Dec.  12. 
York  Island.     Projected   attack  on  upper   end   of.     See:    Washington,  George  to 

Edward  Hand     1780,  Nov. 
Yorktown,  Virginia,  British  Forces  at.     Information  sent  to  George  Washington 

1781,  Oct.  4. 

Young,  Arthur.     See:  Washington,  George  to  Tobias  Lear     1794,  May  6,  Aug.  28. 
Young-,  Guy.     Capt-lt.,  1st  Neiv   York  regiment.     See:   New   York,  [State]   Troops, 

Return  of  officers     1779,  April? 

Young,  James  B.  Physician.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceed 
ings  of  meeting  1795,  July  25. 

Young,  John.  Capt.,  Continental  frigate,  "Saratoga".  See:  Continental  Congress, 
Admiralty  Board  to  George  Washington  1780,  Aug.  14. 

Young,  —  — .  Physician.  See:  Georgia,  [State]  Savannah,  Citizens,  Proceed 
ings  of  meeting  1795,  July  25. 

Z.  Secret  agent  in  Xeir  York.  Information  sent  to  George  Washington  1778,  Dec.  7, 
Dec.  16,  Dec.  19. 

Zank,  Jacob.  Lt.,capt.  James  Ross' s  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See:  Hand, 
Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776. 

Ziegler,  David.  Lt.,  capt.  James  Ross's  company,  1st  Continental  infantry.  See: 
Hand,  Edward,  Return  of  officers  1776.  Petition  to  George  Washington. 
See:  McClelan,  John  and  other  officers  to  George  Washington  1778,  Sept.  15. 

Zigler,  David.     See:  Ziegler. 

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ttOV  *6  «*" 


!Ht  1  11956LU 
OCT  06 1992 


a 

08  1993 


50m-7,'27 


U.  U.  BthlStLtY  LlbKAKItb 


